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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23
Order Your Slabwood.

Persons desiring slabwood for win
ter use are urged to place their orders
before the rainy season begins. Order
now and avoid the rush later on.
Leave orders at Webster's confection-
cry store. W. D. MATHEWS. 8-1S-St
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23

The stress of the car shortage has
temporarily relaxed in Dallas within
the past week, but the general opinion
is that the relief is merely accidental,
and that nothing permanent can be
expected for at least three months.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23
Bartlett Pears Wanted.

Wanted by Springbrook Canning
Company, 5000 bushels Of Bartlett
pears, to be delivered in Dallas. For
prices write or phone to J. B. MUM,
Agent for Company. 2t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23
Harmers. Attentlon!

Wea 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.
tt Address Falls City, Ore.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23

9 acres of land belonging to the
Embree heirs. Located } mile south
of Willamette Valley sawmill. Apply
to John B. Embree. 7-23-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23
Hop Farm Wanted.

Will trade modern, new eight-room
house for hop farm, balance cash.
Address, P. o. Box Sll, city. S-lS-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23
100000 to Loan.

1 want to loan 100000 at six per
cent on improved farm lands ln Polk
county, in sums of $3.50 to 5000.
s-2O-tf J. L. COLLINS.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23

Lost in Dallas, a heavy gold seal
ring; initials "R. B. NJ" Leave at
this Office and receive liberal reward.
S-23-1m
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23
For Sale.
For Sale or Rent.

Choice fresh COW for sale. Inquire
of w. D. CALKINs. Bell Phone 45S. If
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23
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, 1907-08-23

Prices on 80 tons of good cheat hay
and 1000 bushels of oats, delivered to
our mill. DALLAS LUMBER COMPANY.
S-2O-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23

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, 1907-08-23

White oak posts for sale. CoCHRANE
& BLACK, Mutual phone Black 81. If
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23
Incubator For Sale.

One hot-water incubator, 225-egg
size; also, one brooder for same;
cheap for cash almost new. Address,
P. 0. Box Sll, city. s-lS-f
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23
For Sale.
Oak Posts For Sale.

A No. Remington typewriter in
good repair, $45. Call at this office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23
Eor Rent.

A good, secondhand Hallet& Davis
piano. Inquire Of Prof. D. N. Metz
ger, Dallas. Oregon. S-ls-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23
For Sale.

Modern, new, story and one half
house, near Postoffice. $1,000 cash;
balance, terms to suit purchaser.
Address, p. o. Box 81, city. S-1S-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23
Fir Wood Wanted.

Clarendon piano for sale or rent.
Apply at this office. scott
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23
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 flat pieces,
you will see that you can't
afford to wash at home.
Send your washing to the
DdIIdSStedm Laundry
Phones; riuiuaI. 1877, Bell, 2OJ
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23

An air-tight heating stove, in good
condition. OSCAR HAYTER. 8-6-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23
For Sale.

DR.. Hayter. Dentist. Office over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23

Legal Blanks for sale at this office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-08-23

0%O NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
! BUSINESS LOCALS. :
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
WILL START BALL
s-ryTRAL COUNCIL TO HOLD MEET
 ING THIS WEEK.
City Executive Committee To Plan For IabcaI Campaign and Set Primary
 Date--PolitfcaI situation is 0nfeh

The Central Council, which is the Democratic Executive Committee of the city. will meet this week. and with ita meeting, the city campaign will Duen It Is expected the campaign will De mild and unexciting.
 It is now accepted as 6 matter of fact that Mayor W. M. Teague will have no opposition of any strength in his candidacy for second tern. There was talk of several well known Mont gomerians being possible candidates for the Mayorality, but as the time drew near for action, this talk steadily dwindled in importance, until now 1t is hardly heard at all.
 That the campaign will be lacking fn interest, is shown by the delay of fhe Central Council in meeting. Pre- %foua city election years, the Council AAs met always earlier than the middle of January. but 1t is generally under. stood the body will now have to pro- vile rules and regulations only for al- dermanic contests. The Council was 10 have met tonight, but the meeting was postponed because of the meeting Of the City Council. The meeting will be held some time during the week
 One of the most interesting features of the municipal political situation is that several announcements have been made by members of the present Council that they have had enough. and will not again seek a place in the Council The primary will be undoubtedly order ed by the Central Council for the mid Ei1e of April.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
The LoOal Troops.

Montgomery has two companies of infantry, A and of the End regiment; one troop of cavalry. 4 of the cavalry squadron; one battery of artillery, B of the artillery battalion. The general headquarters and the Headquarters of the End regiment and of the artillery battery are located here. The inspect ing officer will find them all in good condition. conveniently and comfort ably quartered armed and equipped as near as possible Ike the troops of the regular army. They are ready for any emergency, and Montgomery could furnish for immediate duty in the field 200 or more as efficient and well equipped soldiers as were ever called out from the everyday life of the citizen. Most of them are well-drilled thoroughly conversant with the tactics and have had much experience in hand ling the arms furnished them. The interest that is now reviving in the National Guard all over the State makes it sure that all the organizations will be able to muster up to the re- quired increase in strength, and all ot them remain in the service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
Young Women Compliment Young Men
 WILL HOn

Young Women Compliment Young Men
 With n Hop
 Clanton, Feb. 1.-The young women of Clanton showed their appreciauon Of the many affairs given for them by entertaining the young men elaborate Iy Friday evening at the Hotel Elliott
 The entertainment was In the form Of a valentine hop, and was one of the most enjoyable events in the history of Clanton society.
 The Reception Committee was com posed of Miss Patti Van Derveer, Miss Minnie Latham. Miss Estella Morgan, Mrs P. l. Houkins and Mrs. J. P. Elliott. The decorations were unusually pret- ty and attractive, the colors being gold and white. Jonquils and white hya- cinths were used in profusion with ferns and palms throughout the par lors halls and ballroom. The same coIors were carried out in the delight L. l fu refreshments served and the souve- mir programs were dainty heart shaped valentines with white and gold pencils tied with the same colored ribbons l The grand march WIS led hv M" and Mrs. J. P. Elliott. after which the hoT | was danced until a Id.e nour
 | Among those present were: Misses Patti Van Derveer. Minnie Latham, Els , tella Morgan, Ola Jones. Mimic Muse Etoile Williams, Alec Stewart, Mrs Gamma Anderson. Mrs. Carrie Mullins Messrs. Sam Latham, T. P. McElderry
 Jones, Hopkins. Robinson, Shepherd
 Thomas. White. Simpson, c. L. Jones x. 4. Kicker. pr. and Mrs P. 1. HoD
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18

900, icreased by $10o.ooo each year. until it reaches $1 000, ,0e0. One-half of this to be divided equally among the several States, and half to he di- vided pro rata among State Normal Schools according to attendance.
 I wish to call your attention to the fact that there is but one State Nor maj School in Louisiana and throuh- out the Southern States generally there are few ormal schools. There are in fact no normal schools in the State of Mississippi. Illinois has six normal schools; Minnesota has at least that number; Pennsylvania has a dozen or more, and New York a large number.
 T wish that this bill could be so modiflel that an equal amount cuold go to each of the States for instruc- ton in agriculture and manual train Ing to be apportioned in the different State istitutions as each State may direct."
 Of course. if the Natioal Government Is giving away money for school pur- poses there Is every reason why Louisiana should share with the other States. but the constant disposition of the American people when they want money or any puglic service to run the National Government, shows how strongly national centralism is domi- hating the political system of the Re- public, ad uprooting and destroying its foundations.
 The great public Treasury at Wash Igton is a terrible temptation to the people in this commercial age, when money is supposed to stand for every thing in business and social life. Of course, there is no disposition here to sneer at or undervalue the importance of money, which is the Indispensable representative of everything that is mGchangeable. but to call attention to the startling fact tha the National Government with its supposed enor- nous reservoirs of is supposed wealth. is the cynosure of many eager eyes and the object upon which are fixed many hungry hopes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
VVVVWVV wv"
 FOOD FOR FANS :,

V
 The spring. or schedule, meeting of the Southern League will be held in Atlanta next Friday. but beyond the acceptance of the proposed schedule. the appointing of the staff of umpires, etc. there will not be much Of import ance done. Saturday night a banquet will be given to the visiting baseball men by the Atlanta club.
 News has been received at baseball heAduuArters in Montgomery of the death of the father nf Corners, the fast infielder who will be member of Malarky's team this season. Connors writes that while the blow was a heavy one to him he will be in Montgomery in March for the opening of spring
 one thing is sure-Malarky Is not going to overlook any bets. and with his already big pitching stan, he is after a couple more, both ex-big IeaEuers. One of them, 1t Is thought Is Amole. the pitcher who made such a record with Pittsburg two years ago His parents. ;t seems. objected to his playing ball last year. and few months ago he wrote Malarky he would like to come to Montgomery. He would be a valuable man for Malarky's 1907 box stan,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
HANN
 For Boys.

We have a line of hobby shoes made by Alden, which have often been described as the Clapp line in boys sizes and that is sayinga good deal.
 They are liked in one sec ton of the country as well as another.
 Sometimes that is not the case and even as near as Bir- mingham they buy somewhat differently in some respects, the conditions exacting more wear.
 These boys shoes are $500 and $3.50 in price, but they are our finest; but we have them at all prices, the popu- lar ones of which are $1.50 and $2.00, wherein we are we'll supplied.
 We have also a fine assort- ment of the smaller run of sizos commonly called the "Little Gentlelnan's s. U
 Carrying the best makers of footwear on our shelves, We see no reason why not fully equipped for discrim- mating people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
BIjOu Tonight, The Rays, ED "DOwn the Pike."
BUYS LOTS IN UNION SPRINGS
Dothan Men Make q Large Invest
 meut.

Dothan Men Make Large Invest
 ment.
 Union Springs. Feb. 17.-(Special. )-- The Fuller Land Company. of Dothan has purchased 100 lots on Southern Henghts from John Thomas, and 1t is their intention to have them laid ofi and put on the market at an early day.
 The city primary election will take place Monday and the race for marshal promises to be a lively one.
 Mrs s. V. Hightower has gone to St Louis.
 Miss Ludie Wade left for Baltimore. MT and Mrs. Tom Wade accompanied her as far as Atlanta
 The County Medical Association hos elected the following officers: Presi- dent. pr. J L. Bowman: Vice-Presic dent, Dr. W. H Sellers; Secretary. Or C. NJ Franklin. Treasurer; pr. T. J. Dean
 The following officers have been elec- ted by the Magazine Club: President Mrs. L M Moseley; First Vice-Presi' dent. Mrs. J. n. Feagin; Second Vice. President, Miss Dorathy Slaughter Secretary. Mrs. Gilbert Ramsey: Repor- ter. Mrs. " T. Stakeleyf Director Mrs D. J. Paulk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
RiJOu Tonight, The Rays,
 In "DOvVn the Pike"
New Work by sIrs. Wilson.

Mobile Register.
 The announcement was made re- gently by the publishing house of Dil- Hngham of the forthcoming of a new work by Mrs. Augusta Evans Wilson, of Mobile, author of "Beulah." St Elmo" etc. The Register, in confirm ing this snnounc cement. is able to say that "Devota," now in the publisher's hands, is not to be like Mrs. Wilson's other books in size It is a story rather than a novel a story with a purpose. of course All of Mrs. Will sons writings are with a purpose. II will make a small book, brochure in style. about the size of "Cowardice Court It Is not known just when il will appear.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18

structors of the officers and men Of the linked militia companies.
 'sThe instruc ,ion to officers and gun ners given at coast artillery posts should be open to militia coast-artillery men. The senior officer of the coast artillery reserve of each state should he encouraged to consult with the com manding officers of adjacent coast-ar- tillery districts in regard to all matters pertaining to the training of the militia coast artillery. Finally, batteries or coast guns that are ous of commission could be assigned in peace to the com panies of militia and the latter encour- aged to drill and have sub-caliber ana service practice at these natterleS whenever possible. The batteries so assigned and used should, as far as practicable be tho batteries to which the militia companles should be as signed to service in war"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
National Money for Education

New Orleans Picayune.
 A prominent citizen of Louisiana has inclosed to the Picayune a copy of a letter written by him to Congressman Meyer of this State, In which appears the following:
 q wish to call your attention to bill (S 1.642) to apply a portion of the proceeds of the public lands to the State Normal School of the Unt- ted States for the advancement of in- struction in agriculture and manual tralning,.' he bill appropriates $50O.-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
Automobile to De Used.

Lieutenant- Colonel George P.Scriven, [. S A, Chief Signal Officer. Depart ment of the East believes that within certain limits the automobile will prove Increasingly useful for military pur- poses He states he automobiles now in use in our army have proved satis- factory in q general way especially in slRnal work in connection with man auvers. but that the idea of using them In transporting troops in a country
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
Annual Inspection.

AAAOdA AM0RNCNAOua
 Major H. G. Sickel of the 18th cav airy, Fort oglethorpe. Ga. will begin the inspection of the Alabama National Guard for 1907 at Montgomery next Wednesday, February goth, and with Adjutant-General Bibb Graves, will visit every company, battery and troop In the organization in this State. Ma jor Sickel has been here before. and last year inspected a portion of the commands. but this year he makes the entire inspection.
 There are two new companies in the 3rd regiment at Albertville and Alex ander City. and they are the largest organizations in that regiment They are well-equipped with new stores, and should make a fine appearance The captains of all the different or ganizations must get busy now, and have every man on their rolls attend inspection. Attendance is the main test of efficiency. and there Is no good excuse for any man being absent from the annual inspection, and nothing should prevent their being present.
 The different commands will have an opportunity of meeting the new Ad. jutant-General for the first time, and they will find him earnestly and en. thusiastically enlisted in the cause, and well-posted in the tactics and State
 
 his aid and assistance in bringing them all up to the highest degree of eff ciency. Ii Is hoped every man will honor him with his presence at inspec. tion, and with a record of 100 per cen, attendance, the Alabama National Guard will be at the front again. The captains should begin 10 purge theil rolls at once and get rid of every mar who Is not doing his full duty and who Is too far away to attend drills regu, , larly. All such are a drawback to tho organization at all times. and shoulC f get out.
 General Graves Is on his initial visit and it is hoped he w'll be given a ia. vorable impression of the organiza- tions wherever he goes and find every inspiration to be enthusiastic and ac tive In his efforts to improve and built up the National Guard organization fl this State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
FOUND DEAD, IN YARD
J. W. CALVIN OF ATHENS sUCCUMBs .-- ---4-------------F TO DISEASE.
Had Gone to Barn to Attend to Farm Duties When Death Overlook Him-~Luke Tanner
 nteR.

Athens, Feb. )-At his home just south of Athens. yesterday morning Joseph W. Calvin, one of the best known citizens of Limestone County. was found dead in his barn. yard, where he had gone after eating breakfast to see after his cattle.
 Mir. Calvin had been in poor health for sons time. but kept at his work. It Is supposed he died from a stroke of apoplexy or heart failure. He was 8 native of Athens. and resided here, save the time he spent lighting for the Confederacy, for sixty seven years.
 He leaves a widow and several chil- dren. His funeral was conducted to- day at his late residence and his body was followed to its last resting place by, the members of Camp Hobbs U. C. ".
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18

sins MT. and Mrs. E. p. Hopkins. MT. and Mrs. Guy Higgins. Mir. and MFs. D. P Elliott.
 Miss Bessie Van Derveer and little willodene Elliott, in dainty costumes of white, with gold trimmings. presided gracefully at the punch bowl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
pyrnr ChfId ia Better.

The condition of little Richard Park, the child who was run over by a Jack son Street car Thursday. necessitating amputation. was reported from St. Mar garets Hospital last night to have inn proved greatly during yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
Go Him One Better.


 One of EnRland's famous lawyers and thinkers says that Thaw should be ae- quit ed. If a conservative, lawabidinS and law respecting Englishman has this long to bring in a verdict of acquit" tal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
Personals.

Captain W. J. Walden, of Company L.. 1st Regiment, Infantry, Unlo7town, has been in the city this week. He Is ono of the best military officers in the service, and has a crack command. He is also Mayor of his home town, and was here looking after legislation af- fecting that city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18

Major V. B. Atkins, of Selma. who commands the Cavalry Squadron. has also been here the past week, lookina after legislation for that city, as ne too, Is Mayor of his home town He wakes a good civil as well as a most efficient military officer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18

Colonel c. R. Bricken has been here a dav ar two, the last part of the week, and has been to Union Springs and EufauIa Inspecting the companies there. He will visit all of his com mands before inspection. and see that they are in fine shape to stand the test.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
LnIxe Tanner is Dead.

Mrs John T. Taner of Athens had a teIe gram this morning from Texas an- uouncing the death In that State of her youngest and only living son. Luke P. Tanner, who. for number of years, had been a commercial traveller in the West. She recently lost her oldest son. John B. Taaner, former Mayor of Ath- ems. Both these young men were reared in Athens. and were sons of the late Hon. John T. Tanner, in his day the leading Prohibitionist of the South. .tt. .t
 Mrs. amer is aged and her friends are very uneasy about the second sor- row affecting her. health. She resides with her daughter, Mrs VI. R. McWl- iiama in Athens. tE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
NrunicipnI Election. in Athena.

Athens is in the throes of municipal politics. There are two candidates for Mayor. moth strong and popular men. The present Mayor, Col. M K Clem- ents, is asking an endorsement of his administration, and c. E. Frost cash fer of the First National Bank, is a candidate.
 Mayor Clements is just finishing his first term.
 There are two candidates for City Marshal, and there will likely be sev- eral candidates for Aldermen. There Is to be new Board of eight Aldermen elected at the approaching election.
 Bitou Tonight, The Rays,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
J. s. HIENSIAN DEAD.

Georgia Man Passes Away While visit-
 inE In GeOrwiana.
 Georgiana, Feb -H.---(SpeSiai.l-J. s. Hienman of Georgia, came to Georgiana to visit his brother, E. A Hienman for his health, and died here last night at the home of hie brother.
 Miss Pauline King of Evergreen, is a visitor to Mrs Paschal of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS

hereby announce myself candidate for re-Alecfion for Mayor of Montgomery, sub Sscf to the action of the Democratic primary VI W. M TEAGUE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
TOR ALDERMAN-wARp THREE.

Il hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman of Ward 8, subject to the action e1 'ns BERTo H. JOHNSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
SOCIETY IN CLAYTON.

BiJOu Tonight, The Rays, In tGDOvyn the Pike"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18
T0R zIDERMAN-wARD FOUR

I hsreby announce myself candidate fo, Aidarman of Ward {, subject to the actior sf 'As W " sEIDLE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-18

BiJou Tonight, The Rays, In 'fDOvvn the Pike"