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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-04-05
BLACK ROCK.

Mrs. 0. Blake was a Falls City visi-
tor this week.
Mrs. Ollie Cook and Josie Mercier,
formerly of the Dallas Hotel, are
attending the cuisine for the Gone
mill.
The Polk County Lumber Co. plant
is cutting large timbers for railroad
and bridge work in one ofthe southern
counties.
Black Rock is rapidly forging
ahead, and new buildings are going
up every day. We have the coming
metropolis here.
G. w. Cone & Co. are making i'm.
provements in their mill and the elec-
trio light plant is now ready for opera
tion. A constantly increasing crew is
adding to the output Of the MILL
E. Jacobson's new hall is the scene
Of many pleasant dancing parties,
and Mr.. jacobson reports business as
constantly increasing.
Mrs. Sam Hayes and family joined
Mr. Hayes last week and are now res
idents of our growing city.
John VanOrsdel is camped just
above Black Rock, and has quite
crew at work completing final surveys
for the Dallas & Falls City railway.
Frank Kersey and George Morton, Of
Dallas, are in the crew, and Manford
Sears is the chef de cuisine"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-04-05
ZENA AND SPRING VALLEY.

Mrs. William Starr has returned to
her home in Astoria.
s. Fl. Barker made a business trip
to Portland this week.
Mr.. McGown, from Portland, Is Wis
iting his sister, Mrs. Wyatt.
Mrs. Samuel Phillips is improving
slowly from her long spell Of sickness.
Misses Inez Boiler and Emily JEFF
fries, Of Salem, spent Sunday with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. West and daughter,
Phoebe, have gone to their home in
Michigan.
Miss Alice Robert and Alice Shepard
are home from Willamette on their
Easter vacation.
Mr.. aud Mrs. f. c. Crawford and
son made a short visit with relatives
here last week.
The Easter service was a great sue
cess. the children doing their best. A
large number OF people from sur
rounding neighborhoods we're present
SURPRISE PARTY.
A very enjoyable surprise party was
given Miss Inez Boiler In honor Of
her 18th birthday. II was G jolly
crowd that walked In on the young
lady and gave her a complete sur
prise. Games, music and conversation
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-04-05

were indulged in until the hour OF II,
when a dainty lunch was spread.
When the merry crowd departed, all
wished Miss Inez many happy returns
of the day, Those present were !:
Misses Inez and Ruth BollIer Lima
and Mary Phillips, Alice PEBBLES,
Alice Shepard, Emily Jeffries, Mabel
Bradford, Mr.. and Mrs Frank Craw-
ford, Mr.. and Mrs. J. C.lDeHarpport,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Henry, Messrs.
Harvey, Daniel and win Crawford,
Fred Purvine, Bobert shepard, John
Boiler.
''oLD FOLKS SOCIAL.
One OF the iolliest crowds that ever
gathered was one composed Of 'old
folks" who surprised the visiting rel
atives OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Duncan,
April l.. We will venture to say that
few young people would have enjoyed
themselves and played as many funny
jokes and April Fool tricks as did this
party OF "1andmarhers. During the
evening, solo music was rendered by
Mrs. Barker, w. A. Crawford and
G. A. Mckinley. AT a late hour the
"old folks" bade Mr.. and Mrs. West
and daughter goodbye. wishing them
God-speed and a safe journey to their
home In Michigan. Those present
we're: Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Crawford,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. n. Shepard, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. H. Crawford, Mr.. and Mrs. s.
Barker, Mr.. and Mrs. John Phillips,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wyatt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wayne Henry, Mr. and Mrs. w. B.
Duncan, Mr.. and Mrs. West, Mrs.
Wyatt, Mrs. Starr Of Astoria, Miss
West, Mr.. McGown, G. A. Mckinley,
Eugene Duncan.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-04-05
BUTLER.
Mrs shenard is qulte sick.

Mrs. Shepard is quite sick.
D. t. Hodges went to Dallas last
Monday on business.
William Ray, the road supervisor Is
working on the roads.
Miss Iva Hartman is going to Cali
fornia to visit her aunt.
J. C. Cockerham was over on the
Nestucea last week on business.
George Elgin came out from his
claim on Salmon river last Saturday.
Miss Reta Rowell went to Sheridan
Monday, to spend the week With her
grandparents.
There was a large attendance at me
haskell social Saturday night. They
took In $3.50.
Mrs. Lee Rowell went to Sheridan.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-04-05
PFRRYDALE.

Alfred Enes was in Salem, Monday.
Mr.. Nelson aud son, Lee, were Dallas
visitors, Monday.
Elmer Enes made a business trip TO
McMinnvilIe, Saturday.
A millinery department will soon be
installed in the Keyt store.
Charles Kau and son, Hugh, were
passengers for Carlton, Friday.
Mrs. Retz and Mrs. Newman visited
relatives In Portland last week.
A happy company assembled at the
home Of Miss Delbert Nelson, Tues
day evening, in honor of her winning
second prize in the Itemizer contest.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-04-05

Bethel school, returned home Friday
evening TO visit over Saturday and
Sunday,
Mrs. George Shields was at the bed
side Of heS son at the Salem hospital
on Tuesday. She reports his condition
improved, but still serious.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Duffield were
north-bound passengers for Portland,
Saturday afternoon, returning by way
OF Perrydale on Monday evening.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-04-05
BRIDGEPORT.

The Antioch school closed last Fri
day.
Otho Bell is working in the Strong
mill.
d. Shepard has purchased a cream
separator.
Ike Yoakum Of Dallas was out this
way Monday.
The roads are reported very bad be-
tween William Burns place and Lewis
vile.
L. G. Hill has been visiting Charles
Haynes, of Salem, and J. II. Foster, OF
Salt Creek.
Dogs or coyotes have been killing
Mr. Campbell's sheep 1t might be
we'll to keep tab on your dogs.
Will Martin informs us that his ma
chinery is about all placed and that he
will soon be ready to saw.
Quite a number of farmers from this
place attended the goat meeting and
horse shoe in Dallas, Saturday.
A new telephone line from Cooper
Hollow to Dallas is talked Of. This is
the only part OF our precinct without
telephone communication.
Clay Miller was struck in the mouth
by a baseball few days ago and it
was necessary to take three stitches in
sewing up the cut in his lip.
The A. D. telephone line is being ex-
tended from Will Yeater's to Airlie.
They will cross the creek and string
wires on the White line, and but few
poles will need to be set.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-04-05

CT Hawley was a Dallas visitor
last Saturday.
Hon. J. d. Kelly was a Portland
visitor several days during the week.
The young people report a pleasant
time at the party given at the home Of
Miss Rose Flee on Friday Of last week.
Miss Carmen Sears. OF the Mon
mouth Normal, visited with her folks
here over Easter. On her return, Miss
Lou accompanied her.
Miss Eme Shore. teacher Of the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-04-05
Do YOu Want To SeII9

II you want to sell your timber
claim, and sell it quick, see B. Gid
ner. He has connections that has
enabled him to buy every claim 80 far
offered for sale at reasonable figure.
He does not want options, but will buy
your claim II you desire to sell. Call
on him, or write him at Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-04-05
COURT HOUSE NOTES
Items Of Interest From the Records
in the County OFFICES.
COMMISSIONERS COURT.

DUW WI50IONF FFE5 OOUT8Ts
Present: Ed. II. Coad, Judge; Will
liam Riddell and John b. Teal. Com
missioners.
Ordered that the deed for q right-of-
way for the Halls Ferry county road
be accepted and placed on record.
Ordered chat duplicate warrant be
drawn In favor Of P. o. Bush TO re-
place 4 warrant heretofore drawn and
lost or destroyed.
Ordered that the bid OF G. Donna
schopsky to furnish 20 cords Of oak
grub wood at $2.sS per cord, and 20
cords OF fir wook at $2.S5 per cord. be
accepted.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-04-05

rink, the G. A. R. auditorium having
been put in shape for this use.
Mr. Dadmun, of Montana, has pur-
chased the home Of 0. NJ. Stanford at
Talmage and will make this his home.
J. NJ. Stark has sold his interest in
the Geiser- Grand hotel at Baker City
and has returned to our city He
will make his home here.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-04-05
NEWS OF COUNTY TOWNS.


Monday, to see her father who is
dangerously i'll.
siefarth Upton went to Portland,
Monday, as witness for Joe Day,
who was on trial there.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-04-05
Monthly Weather Report.

y. ,. WbdJII5I DuI5HU1
Falls City Station.
The following is a summary OF
weather conditions for the month Of
March, 1907.
Maximum temperature, GA degrees
on March 80.
Minimum temperature, 2s degrees
on March 16.
Total precipitation, $40 inches, in
Guiding 9-lO inch Of snow on March
FRANK BUTLER,
COOPERATIVE Observer.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers
were filed in the county recorders
office:
j. N. Anderson to A. Peterson,
NJ of lot 2, block l, Bridge addition
to Standpoint, $1,000.
U. S. to Maggie Wagner, WI of
NE4 and NE4 of NW4 and lot l, Sec
tion 80, township "a, range l east.
W. G. Braman to G. P. Coey, SCI
of SCI and lots 3 and A, section 8,
township 448, range l west 81.
@. Rradner to j. L. Bush, ct al.
section 20 township 55 range 2 west
$4,000.
A. Cook to A. A. Howe, WI of
SW4, section %, township 40, range
l east, S71.9O.
Avondale Stock Farm to O. B. M.
Harris. tracts II, lO1, 1O2, los, LOG
and WI of tract SO, Avondale, 81.
]. M. Valentine to G. E. Bradner,
section 80, township SO, range 2.
west, 81.
F. o. Hill to N. P. Dyer, M of
block A, section SO, range west,
$3.50.
E. P. Dyer to G. E. Dyer, same
description, $500.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-09
Peacocks For Food.

The peacock cannot well be recon-
mended as a market bird-it is too ten
der in early youth, too slow in reach
ing maturity. But as choice rarity,
the crown and capsheaf of a country
gentleman's feast, it is unapproached
and unapproachable. This was well
understood throughout the age of chiy-
airy; hence the knightly oath, by the
peacock. the heronshaw and the Ia
dies!" Whoever swore thus was trebly
bound to keep his vow. Turkeys had
not yet come out of the western world
to conquer a place among the noble"
birds which alone were held worthy of
being served to royalty. The swan
and the peacock were the chiefest OF
them aud bore rule even beyond the
days of Queen Elizabeth. At the
Christmasings the peacock came In in
state, the same as the boar's head and
the brawn.-Country Life In America
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-09

Earpley for burial, shipping the same
to Kansas City for interment. Tar
pley died at the age of 60 years in the
insane asylum. He was formerly q
member of the police force of Kansas
City. His family lives in Spokane.
Owing to the illness of Miss Leila
Morris, the race which was scheduled
to occur at the Princess Roller rink,
between that party and Miss Hattie
Allen, was postponed indefinitely. A
large and enthusiastic crowd gathered
and would have been disappointed
had not Chester Drew and Robt. Camp
bell arose to the occasion and skated
well matchd race of which Drew
was the winner. Excellent music
was furnished and the skating contin.
ued until ten O'Clock.
Nhile loading logs yesterday at
hayden lake at the Nj. d. Wright
spur, Tom Stratton broke his leg.
Stratton, who was employed on the
loading crew and handling the chain,
walked between the car and the pile
of logs. In some manner one of the
logs on the pile became loosened and
rolled down the incline, catching him
between a log about to be hoisted to
the car. He was brought to the city
and taken to the Occur d'Alene hos.
pital where he received the necessary
medical attention.
The funeral of Guy, the infant son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Searsel, was held
yesterday afternoon at the chapel of
the Occur d'Alene Under taking COM
pany. The services were impressive
and there was protusion of beautiful
flowers presented by friends and or
CARNATIONS. The Fraternal order of
Eagles, of which Mr.. Searles is a
member, contributed a handsome
wreath bearing the initials of the or
der, and members of the organization
acted as pail bearers. The interment
was made in Forest cemetery.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-09
Building New St Gamer.

W. j. Garbet has commenced the
construction of so foot steam tug
to be used on the lake for towing and
passenger service. The work is being
done by the day under the direction
of Mr.. Garbet. The boat will measure
so feet over all, will have IL foot
beam and be equipped with every
modern convenience. The old steam
er Dixie is being dismantled and the
machinery will De placed in the new
boat. The estimated cost of the new
boat is $4,000. Mr.. Garbet has also
secured the management of the tug
Powerful, her barge and boom work.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-09

On one occasion when he was busy
President Lincoln received a delega-
ton of men who were endeavoring to
hurry the passing Of some petty bill.
When they entered, Lincoln looked up
gravely and said:
''If you call the tail of a sheep a leg,
how many legs will the sheep haveT
Give" said the spokesman.
NO" replied Lincoln. 1T would only
have four. Calling the tail leg would
not make it one"
The delegation departed in discom'
fture.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-09

'sWhy," asked the ilnquisitive person.
do some Of your writers sign their
articles. while others do not7"
'"I'bose who do not" explained the
magazine editor, threatened to quit
unless the other articles were signed"
Chicago News.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-09

''YOur promptness. sir" said Or.
Price-Price. sis quite refreshing, but
really don't expect you to pay it all
at once if it's going to embarrass you"
THE bill Is a big one, for a fact, but
don't mind that. I'm grateful to you
for sparing my life" replied the VIC
tim-PhHadelphAa PEaA
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-09
Card OF Thanks.

On behalf of myself and family ]
desire to express our heartfelt graft.
tude to the friends of Occur d'Alene
and especially the Eagles who 90
kindly sympathized and assisted us In
the recent illness and death of our be.
loved son, Guy Stevens.
GUY @. SEARLES.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-09
Notice.

Report to me all arrivals and
changes in residence since January /,
1907, for correction in the city direG-
tory. WALTER F. BAKER,
Dnder First National bank.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-02-09

II 1t were possible to heal sorrow BY
weeping, gold we're less priced thAn
Rr1ef.-Sophocles.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-08-22
FOREIGN HOTELS.

They Differ; In Mary" Ways ,FrSm
- Those OF Our Own Country:
Hot water is not "laid on'' tbiped) at
foreign hotels, says the Travel Maya
zine. If you hear gentle tap on the
door In the morning, you may inter
pret 1t as meaning that q copper ever
OF hot water has just been set down
outside for your personal use.
II you order a bath, 1t will be pre-
pared for you accordingly. and a sweet
voiced maid will give you notice when
1T Is ready. You are not expected to
operate the water valves at all, andAit
Is doubtful If you would succeed IL
you tried. -
From q Vac.ety Of vacant rooms All a
hotel shown you you select the one
you prefer, with definite agreement
as to price. You are not required to
accept humbly and thankfully, In blind
faith, whatever room the clerk deigns
to assign to You, as in America. 1t is
expected, however, that you win order
your breakfasts at the hotel, being free
to get your other meals elsewhere If
you prefer. ,~; Il.
Electric light switches are not COM
monty turned on by push button or
a fiat key, as in our buildings, but by a
small brass lever. Many OF the best
hotels have a reading light In the
headboard Of each bedstead. ~-'-'.--A. =
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-08-22
liz eYoU 3DoN'T' KNOW ,q,HE T1taJTH
(, THEN KEEP YOUR MOUTH.
:lante, Ga. J Independent.

ATLANTA, Ga.,) Independent. - =.
We have just xan8shed reading Bro.
Lanbkin q of the Record, apology for
Grand Master Heuston's mismanage-
11ient, of the Odd Fellows affairs in
this country. Bro. Lambkin's editor
tal not only shows misinformation but
half faith In his man Houston. His
article, wh&ch. bears the color Of de-
tense as nothing less than a weak ap-
ology fora fragrant violation of every
principle Of the order. s~... -.
Bro, .Lambkin remarks, "A great
deal of adverse criticism ds appearing
In. the, press about. the administration
of Grand Master w. l.. Houston, Of
the g. y. 0. o. F., and we know for
a. certainly that he would do nothing
that <wotild In any way Tetard the pro-
Bress Of the society. and bring repgoaeh
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-08-22
MRS. NANCY JURETTA MILLER
Sketch OF Mother Of superintendent
Of Schools r. q. Miller. -. &

The FNairmont West 'Vrginian Of
Monday contains the following
sketch Of Mrs. Nancy Juretta Miller,
mother Of Superintendent Of Schools
7. c.. Muller, who died at Fairmont
Monday morning.: =.
Mrs. Nancy Jufetta Miller, wife
of Mr. William e. Miller, died this
morning shortly after one O'Clock, at
her home at GAINESVILLE, after q long
Illness. About year ago her health
began to fail though up to that time
she had enjoyed excellent health.
Her last attack was somewhat of a
paralYtic stroke and for several
weeks 1T was known that the end was
near. 80.
Mrs. Miller Was born 81 years
ago on the farm on which she spent
her entire life and where her death
occurred. Her father was Asa Hall.
one of the early settlers OF the com
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-08-22
GORDON BLEU.
Origin of Tho French Title as Applied
.s.% f. to q Fine Cook, ~" =

Or'9in or tho French Title az Applied
...... to a Fine Cook. :
The Order Of the st. Esprit was Gre
ated In 1887, was Suppressed by the
revolution and was revived by Louis
XVIII. In 1914. no speak rightly, Louis
XVIII. considered that the order had
never ceased to exist, for he had given
,2tWa collars during his exile, III 1910,
the one to Francis l., king OF. the two
,Stciiies, and the other to his brother.
the Prince Of Salerno, the father Of his
Brothers wife, the Duchess a. Aulnale.
The ribbon Of this order was Hight
blue color. 1t was worn around the
neck in the reigns: of52Eenry III. and
Henry ~, but was ~cilafged by LOFTS
XIV, when it was worn across the
chest. The Chevaliers Of the st. Esprit
We're always known under the name of
Les Gordon Bleu, and this was the SUI
prene honor during the monarchyE of
france. 1t was from this that the title
or Gordon bleu" was given to d first
class cook. A gentleman one day de-
clared utter good meal that he who
had cooked the dinner had proved HIM
self a Gordon bleu" among cooks-in
other words, the master Of his art. The
title became quite the rage and is now
always used to designate good cook
without the persons who, use it know
ing what it means or stu. less the oris
gin Of the title. ... -
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-08-22
i {. lg02fstha soplpany was made pub.
Nc today 81 :. !. ,S5,.g 4. q,
RARE BIRD.
Why an American showmsu Could
!. Mot Get Il For HisAMusSuYt,: = d

Why an American shoyym.n Could
!, ShotiGst II For HissMu.tur,.- e i !,
J. When the eminent French writer
Ferdinand Brunettere visited the INIT
ed Suites some years ago. lecturing at
Harvard and other leading {universi-
ties, he had an. amusing experience.
which he described In the recolIections
e OF his American teuFAwhieh he after
ward published. The great llitteraterur
devoted much attention to the life ana
works OF Bossuet, who was often STYLED
the Eagle Of Meaux,r on account per-
:hnaps OF his, lofty flights of elouuence.
This fact, with others pertaining to
shisy literary career. was mentioned by
some daily papers during his stay In
This country. It caught the eyesiof a
shrewd American Snowman, who. how
ever got somewhat mixed over the
meaning Of theAallusion... He wrote the
following letter to the French author:
= Sir--I have just heard. that a certain
MeauS eagle. very celebrated. it appears,
elusive property. Now. II am the man
ager OF q museum in, one Of the largest
ycitiest In the States This Maaur eagle.
whose reputation has been erhauced by-
your eioquence. would certainly not fail to
exotic the curiosity. of my public. II you
VIII let me have the rare bird and tell me
figure: .t -. ...'. - '. - = 80
Brunetiere politely explained that the
rare BIRD had been dead for nearly
200 years. = ">f :, r
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-08-22

inaihity, who sae5k up over soO5ss,eres
of ground beS@een the. MonnongaRela
river and Bnffabo creek, which, is now i W
the. village .9fa GAINESVILLE. In 1s47
Mrs. Mtllef, then Miss Nancy HAN,
was united h..'tiarr;age to Mr.. VIII
liam E. MfHer1i;and on october, the
21st of thfs. Year they would have
celebrated the 6Oth anniversary or
their MARRIAGE Her husband sur
wives her ana; six children, namely,
State spperfhtend of. Schools r..
&C.. Miller, or Charleston; Richard
Miller, : OF .5,sfsfffftsburg; Charles a.,
Annie 3: Bauha and Matte A.. an
at home .'.,.
Mrs. MilfSr is the last but one of
a large famflybf children, brother,
Ira c. Hal, W. Ritchie county sur
viving: An6tkeF' 1"c.:;or, Dr. THOMAS
c. Harl, df Iowa, died recently. :,
Mrs. MilierSWas a woman of ex-
e1aIplary cfristiah character and had
been a sineIt1bef ST the Methodist
Protestant Church For manyxears.
She was&a devoted Wife and mother
and her death has brought great
sorrow to her relatives and friends"