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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-11-21

Funny thug about Dudley. He said
he needed little whisky because he
was run down."
Well, wasn't he run down.
Il don't know about that, but do
know he was run in."-The Catholic
Standard and Times.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-11-21

the urine. My wife and have both
used Doan's Kidney Pills for what doc.
tors diagnosed as advanced kidney
troubles. and both OF us have been
completely cured"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents box.
Foster Nllburn Co, Buffalo. ". Y.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-11-21
Suit Couldn't Concern Him.

Before the trial Of a suit for dam
ages was begun in London court the
other day it was remarked incidental
ly that the defendant. a laundry pro-
prietor. had been dead IL years.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-11-21
"soelety Of one.Leaaed Men,

The president of the Society of
One-Legged Men" has arrived in
Paris accompanied by another uni.
jambist.'' They had walked from
Marseilles. a distance Of nearly 600
miles. and. in spite of their iniirmity.
they averaged over IL miles a day.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-11-21

Don't you think it is dreadful for
society to be taking up any of these
esoteric Oriental ideas?"
"oh. but the Oriental rugs are per-
fectly lovely!'-Baltimore American.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-11-21

There is no way. is there, to keen
wrinkles from showing?"
How can there be when wrinkles
are head-liners?"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-11-21
Pe-ru-na Tablets.

some people prefer TO take tablets.
rather than 20 take medicine in a auid
form such people can obtain Per na
tablets, which represent the solid me.
die nal ingredients Of Pcruna. Each
tablet is equivalent 70 one average dose
OF Pcruua.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-11-21
OLD SORES x FED AND AND,

Twas emictcd with q sore on NV
fnco OF four yoars' standing. II
was . small pimple at Arss but It
gradually grew larger and worse
IN every way until I became
alarmed about II and consulted
treated me but the sore Continued
to grow worse. Isaw s.. 8, 81, adj
verified and commenced its u.s.
and After taking It Q while / aas
completely cured. NY blood q
now pure and healthy from the
enect OF B. B. g., and there has NOT
q zen = q any r sifn OF tho sore aimee
THoe. OWEN
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-11-21

From the viewpoint of an old bach
elor the vocalizing at a wedding is
more depressing than the singing at a
funeral
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-11-21
VETERAN OF THREE WARS.
A PI,neer Of Colorado and Nebraska.

Matthias Campbell. veteran OF the
ciHl war and two Indian wars, and
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-11-21
Free Advice.

AN old subscriber wants to know
what fur Is most economical for poor
people" said the stenographer of a
woman's magazine.
Tell her bearskin." said the fash.
ion editor. crankily.-Lippincott's.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-11-21

Then the sore begins to heal, n.
leaves, the place scabs over, a,
sore is permanently cured. s.
Write for our special book on s,
you desire. We make no charp
7zaE ~
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-11-21

Tayior's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet
Gum and Mulien is Natures great rem
edy-Cures Coughs, Colds, Group and Con-
sumption, and all throat and lung troubles
At druggists, Csc, Soc and 81 90 per bottle.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-11-21

Human nature is an interesting
study because 1t changes SO often.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-11-21
Not caretaker's Fault.

Not caretaker's Fault.
In answer to a complaint made by
the town council Of Camborne, Eng.
land. that the caretaker of the recrea-
ton ground had allowed the grass 10
grow to an inconvenient height. that
omcer replied that the donkey which
mad formerly eaten the grass had died
OF Iockjaw and he had been unable To
buy another one to take its place.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1907-08-08
Nearly LYnched.

st. Paul-Caged in; small harness
room in a livery barn at Rice and
Fuller streets Henry Holland, Ut Full
Ter street, and young man known as
Johnson were threatened with lynch
ing at the hands of an infuriated' mob
who made desperate efforts to reach
them and were only prevented by hard
work on the part Of the police Hol-
land, assisted by. Johnson, attempted
to kidnap ri Hollands three-year- old
daughter Helen from her mother and
succeeded in carrying her as far as the
livery stable when the mob overlook
them. g..
Holland was badly beaten in spite of
the efforts Of the police before he was
taken to the Rondo street police sta
ton. Both he and Johnson were re-
leased on bail later in the evening.
Holland and his wife have not been
living together for some time, Holland
residing at III Fuller street while his
wife with the child has been living at
the home of Charles Mcclure, 81 Gen.
trail terrace. Holland made several at
tempts to secure the child and had
threatened to carry her away.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1907-08-08
FINLAND,
WEDEN.

A new Dank Will soon be opened up
at Visby, Gotland.
The receipts Of the government are
constantly increasing. =
The city council of Landskrona has
resolved to build an electric power
station.
A new batch of one-thousand kroner
(s270) bills has been issued by the
government. e.
Prince and Princess Bernadotte are
making a mission Journey. among the
Lapps Of Northern Sweden.
The Separator Manufacturing COM
pany of Stockholm, has raised the
wages Of it's employees without any
particular pressure on the part Of the
beneiciaries.
At Astorp, SHAME vein of fine coal
has been struck and company is al
ready digging mine at the place.
United States. He was received with
especial honors
July II was the tenth anniversary of
the ascent Of Andree's North Pole bal
loon, and the Swedish aeronautical So
ciety commemorated the event by an
holm. 49,.
A tank containing Is gallons Of car
bolic acid bursted close to number of
men while they were engaged In load
ing a vessel in Stockholm, and the
contents were poured on five of them.
One of them, Karl Anderson, was so
terribly burnt that his life could not
be saved but the others were able tn
go home without assistance.
About 800 men working on the booms
in the lower course of the Ljusna
river went on strike for higher
wages. They were receiving from 7
to cents an hour, and they asked for
91h cents an hour and also pay for
the time lost by the strike. They wece
offered 81 cents an hour, but as they
were not promised pay for the time
lost to both parties they resolved to
continue the strike.
The holders of large landed proper
ties are alarmed because the Social
istic propaganda is spreading among
the farm laborers. The movement is
certainly Of the greatest Importance.
# it is conducted with ability it will
result in nothing less than peaceful
revolution. The large estates will be
divided up into small farms, and the
Swedish nation and the common man
will be the gamers. Ultimately the
movement will also check emigration,
for what Swede cares to leave his
country when he gets a fair chance 1T
home?
At an exposition which the German
Agricultural society held at Dussel-
dorf the seeds exhibited from the
Svalof nursery received all the first
prizes, all the second prizes but one,
and all the third prizes but one This
extraordinary showing proves she
truth Of all that is claimed for the
Svalof nursery.
A rnuskalonge weighing 38 pounds
was caught in Sjobergo lake, Skane
In its stomach was found a fish that
weighed six pounds.
About $50 domestic animals died Of
anthrax in Sweden during the year
1905. In 1901 the number was only
200.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1907-08-08
news OF MINNESOTA,
e. sRurs ersd Cattle.


Ths auction sales Of pure bred cat
tla arefalways veryaatfractivs features
@. the Minnesota State, Fair. Cityand
count peop1e alike5 throng the great
ainpnaeheatre when the beautiful cat-
I'd are brought into the arena to be
hIllocKed. down (not literally under
IMP auct1oneeFs hammer. Whether a
JupSe OF animals or not everyone likes
70! see them. This years sale OF Here
Iofu cattle Will be in charge Of Thomas
sm1n. better known to the breeders
as; Tom Smith," OF Crete, Ill. In, a
lester to sthe fair management re-
ceived yesterday Mr.. Smith says that
there Will be about As head Of regis
tered Hereford cattle consigned for the
Minnesota State Fair.
I'VE will have,'' says Mr.. Smith,
sons and daughters and grandsons
and granddaughter Of such sires as
Peerless Wilton seth, who has sired
more International champions than
any other bull living, and also prog
eny Of the $4,000 champion "Perfec-
ton and his full brother.
There will also be grandsons Of
Pride of Evergreen who sired the
International champion Woods Prin-
clpaL' G. W. Way & Son OF New
Sharon Iowa, will send three yearling
show bulls Of Beau Brummel breeding.
and ]. c.. Robinson. & Son Of Evans
VILE Wis. will have cattle on exhi-
n1t1on and will enter in the sale four
animals. These breeders have '"Prlde
of Levergreen' and Kansas Lad blood
strong in their herd, and always make
a good showing as well as topping the
average in any sale they enter"
The Hereford sale is to take place
on: the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept.
4. Of fair week.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1907-08-08
Elevator .Scorched,

Lake Crystalline broke out in the
Marston & Larson elevator here, and
but for the immediate discovery Of the
blaze the building would have been
consumed. The flames started from
the exhaust pipe of the gasoline en-
CINE and scorched the end of the build
ing before they were subdued. The
Peavy elevator and the Standard Lum-
Der company's and the Strunk Lumber
companys yards were the nearest ex-
posures, and had the fire got beyond
control the cont1agration would have
been@a serious one.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1907-08-08
A Big German Day.

st. Paul-Oct 6 will be a red letter
day for the st. Paul Germans, as
Baron Herman Speck Won Sternberg,
the German imperial ambassador at
Washington, will be in st. Paul, the
guest Of the Germans Of the city.
Consul Hans Grunow received a let
ter Monday from Baron Won Stern
burg in which the baron accepted the
invitation of the German Central 'Bund
Of Minnesota to visit st. Paul Oct. 6,
German day.
The idea of inviting the imperial
ambassador was adopted at a recent
meeting Of the bund. An invitation
to, the baron accompanied by a letter
from the consul recommending that he
accept it was sent to Washington.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1907-08-08
Tho Carp. Got Away,

'Mankato-Game and Fish Warden
Jordan led SEEMING expedition at
Lake Washington to rid the lake OF
carp. On the first haul of the net
about hundred huge carp were en-
meshed, together with number of big
turtles. The turtles ripped the net to
such an extent that only Twenty-Five
Of the carp were landed, and it was
impossible to use the net again until
repairs could be made. The fish that
were taken out weighed 200 pounds
Mr. Jordan will go after the carp
again when conditions are favorable
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1907-08-08
Do ii II ;is.
NEWS IS FROM SCANDINAVIA
~,S - s0s "a, 4
Principal Esdrts That haase Trans.
pireA in the Old c9IHnttirses q
!, .. a4u -sa!itah Wick or SO.
DENMARK.


Postmaster. Thomaen, OF Svendbors
mas been in the postof1ce service FOL
so years.
Holger Drachmanp. the poet, is re-
cefving treatment at DR.. Torrill's
sanatarfum for nervous diseases al
Aalborg. He is just recovering from
an attack Of Inflammation of the blood
vessels &
Georges Dreger, a. Danish physician
has been appointed to a chair Of path
ology in the University Of Oxford
England. DR.. Dreger has written sew
eral books on medical subjects in Eng
fish, and he speaks English as fuently
as his mother tongue.
London, July 25.-A Danish civil en-
gineer, says consular report just is
sued here, has succeeded in producing
beer in the form Of tablets. These are
dissolved in hot water. When cooled
the beverage is a beer of excellent
quality and flavor
Berlin, July 27.-The kaiser has lot
had much pleasure out of his vacation
trip this summer. When he came to
Copenhagen he was received with cold
politeness by the people Of the Danish
capital, who thus wanted Ito express
their opposition to the kaiser's pet
scheme Of a. marriage between his
second son, Prince Adalbert, and Prin-
cess Thyra Of Denmark. AS If to show
her own feelings toward the young
prince, Princess Thyra, who is nothing
if not sincere, refused to be one OF
those who welcomed the imperial party
and later on while on the way to
F'redensborg CASTLE she greatly sur
prised the kaiser by buttonholing him
and telling him plainly why she did
not think the match, would be happy
one, it being told here that the young
Danish princess informed the kaiser
that she could never be good wife ro
a German prince, brought up in the
conservative air Of the Pruss1an court
Il am four years older than your son
and our tastes are entirely different
l love literature and art, and Prince
Adalbert Is fond only of outdoor sports
and country. life. He shares your con-
ventional ideas about woman's sphere
In life; and I am too advanced, in
clined to believe In socialism and great
ly interested In social work. I am
furthermore a strong believer in We
mans suffrage"
The Berlin National Zeitung has. sci
forth in a lengthy editorial that the
Danish language and Danish modes OF
life in Slesvig have not been weakened
but rather strengthened, during the
past Is years. This is due to the splen-
did Danish organization, which makes
a vigorous opposition to everything
that is German. This resistance will
gradually be overcome, but the strug-
gle will last for generations.
FINLAND.
Proportional representation was
fought by many party leaders in Fin
land. But now that this system has
been tested in provincial politics those
very men admit that they have been
converted. Our authority goes so fa1
as to claim that there is no longer
a single prominent man in Finland
who is ODpOSed to the prODOrtiOnal SVS.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1907-08-08
BODY Found,

Brainerd-The body of John Collins,
a helper at Parker & Topping's foun-
dry was found in the Mississippi near
the Laurel street bridge. The dis
covery was made by some boys who
hauled the body ashore and notified
the chief Of police and the coroner
Collins was man Of irregular habits
Whether he fell into the river while
under the influence Of liquor or com
naitted suicide is not known.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1907-08-08
Clement at Saltwater.

Stillwater-Unable to bear up under
the prospect Of eight years imprison-
ment in the state penitentiary, Thomas
B. Clement, former president Of the
First National bank Of Faribault, con-
victed on eight counts for misuse OF
funds. collapsed at the very doors Of
the prison and was taken to the prison
hospital in state Of nervous break
down. His condition is regarded al
critical.
Gold Watch, E ound. &. II >a
Mankato-The CLEAN Of gold attract
ed thesattention Of Mrs. William Koke
when she examined the roots Of a
sumach bush that she had pulled UP
on a lot adjoining her home in the
eastern part OF the city, which she had
recently purchased. Close examination
showed gold watch, about which the
fbrous roots Of the shrub had inter-
twined. The time piece was in good
condition, although It had evidently
lain where found for years. The fin-
itials "A. A. K" on the case have not
yet led to the clearing up Of the mys-
terry Of how the watch happened to Be
There or It's ownership.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-29
LEWISVILLE.

Mrs. F. NJ. Lewis has had another
severe spell with her heart, but is
some better,
Mr.. Burson, who has been living in
Will Williams house, has moved to
Dallas.
Dave Grant bought a l2S9-pound
cow from Gus Lindeman last week,
paying 81 cents a pound.
w. @. Williams shipped two veal
and one dressed hog TO Portland,
Wednesday.
Joe Brown has been in Portland
consulting a Chinese doctor. He is
some better, but wants to sell out here.
Mrs. Frank Turner has moved from
Monmouth to spend the summer with
her mother-in law, Mrs. NJ. J. Turner.
Mrs. Dorsa Turner was quite Ill,
Monday, and DR.. Butler was called
from Independence. She is better now.
Rev. Reagan will go to Harrisburg,
Thursday, to attend the District
Conference Of the NJ. E. Church. South.
The hills around here are white
with snow and the early fruit will
surely be killed by the heavy frosts
and cold.
CLYDE and Everett Mckinney left
for Lebanon, via motor Tuesday
morning. Clyde got two Of his fingers
badly Iacerated while working In the
axe handle factory and is unable to
work.
We are glad to learn that Lawrence
Grants sister is slightly improving
from a very malignant case OF typhoid
fever She has been in the hospital at
Gladstone Park for nearly a MONTH
Mr. Grant is still with her.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-29
NEWS OF COUNTY TOWNS.
AIRLIE.

Mrs. Q. M. Staats, widow Of the late
Isaac Staats, died at the family home
stead, one-half mile south of Airlie at
$50 o'clock on Monday morning,
March 25th. She had been in feeble
health since November last.
She was born in the state of Tennes-
see, March 4, 1928, and az her death
was 70 years and 81 days old. She
crossed the plains to Oregon with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James f. Will
liams, in the year of 1s45, arriving
here late in October Of that year.
She was united In marriage to Isaac
Stats, May 10, 1916. They took up
donation land claim comprising GAO
acres, on which she had resided for 90
years. Her husband died in August.
1889. Their lives comprised an i'm
portant part OF the history of Polk
county. She raised a family of six
sons and one daughter, all OF whom,
except one son, survive her, and all
are residents of Polk county.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-29
FALLS CITY.
vantage.

Roy McMurphy is in Portland on
business.
DR.. Pfandhoeier's son, Henry, is
recovering from lagrippe.
H. Fugitt went to Portland on a
business visit, Wednesday.
Theodore FariDgton returned to his
home in the Siletz country, Sunday.
Ten carloads of fine logs passed
through Falls City on Tuesday s even
ing train.
Ninety-one people ate dinner at the
hotel, Sunday. The daily average is
thirty-five.
Falls City has three tickets for the
coming city election. Voters can
have a choice.
Nearly every day building is COM
menced in Falls City. Carpenters are
In good demand.
Henry Wagner is moving his shoe
shop from the corner west Of the Bank
to property purchased from Jonah
Lowe.
Carl Holcomb and L. s. Gorham, Of
Hoquiam, WASH, are visiting at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. 7. d. Hollowell.
Zimri Hinshaw's building is near
ing completion at a lively pace. The
roof is finished and the floor is being
laid.
A. L. Courier has purchased an acre
of land on North Main street from
Jonathan Courier and is putting up
dwelling. Ole Aurland is doing the
carpenter work.
John VanOrsdel's surveying party
was in Falls City, Saturday and Sun
day. Perry Wheeler brought their
outfit from the summit. He reports
the snow three feet deep at the 7-mile
post.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-29
MONMOUTH.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Radel,
an s-pound daughter.
Vardem Fishback, of Sunnyside,
was in town, Tuesday.
I. G. Powell, the Polk County Bank
cashier, went to Portland on business,
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Collins. of Suver,
were the guests Of Mrs. Collins sister,
Mrs. Frank Grounds, Tuesday.
William Bridwel, our hardware
man, is now in two lines of business,
having rented the Monmouth hotel.
Grandma Herren is spending the
week in town, making her annual
visit with her many friends and
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright Smith, Of
Lewisville, we're in Monmouth one
day last week. Mrs. Smith is a
Normal graduate.
ElijahMason returned from Tacoma
last week, bringing with him his son
Ralph, who has been ill for some time.
1t is hoped that change Of climate
will benefit him.
The meeting at the Baptist church
will be continued over Sunday. Rev.
J. A. Petit is a fine speaker and it is
worth anyone's while 20 attend the
meetings and hear him.
David Hampton, our hotel man,
came up from Dundee and spent a
couple Of days, combining business
with his visit. We look for him back
in the near future to reside here again.
s. L. Maine and family, of siuslaw,
spent few days in town this week, a
son being i'll. Mr.. Maine has sold his
ranch in the Siuslaw country and will
move to a farm near Sheridan, recently
purchased by him.
Allen johnson returned from the
hospital at Portland, Tuesday, where
he took his sister for treatment. He
says she stool a serious surgical
operation in good shape and there is
some hope for her recovery. A day or
two will decide 1t.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-29

News is scarce here. Everyone is
waiting for the weather to settle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Laws, Of
Dallas, visited friends here last week.
A very successful revival is being
held at Popcorn, there being many
converted.
There is strong talk of our boys
organizing a ball team. We think
we have some good material.
A young colored man claiming to
be from the West Indies, gave our
school children talk on the Philip
pine Islands.
Judge |. N. Maxwell, who is help
ing to improve the Eola hills, taught
school here in 1875, receiving a salary
of $50 month. 1t was his first work
in Oregon.
Wes Robertson had the misfortune
to cut his left hand very badly while
splitting stove wood. DR.. Morse
dressed the wound, which required
eleven stitches to close. Mr.. Robertson
has the sympathy of the entire
neighborhood, as it will be several
weeks before he can work to any ad-
vantage.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-29

For best display by any boy-Arst.
$40 watch. A. II. Harris; second. 90
cash.
For best display by any girl first,
$40 watch, O. H. Morris; second. @2
cash.
These premiums are open to any
boy orgirl attending the public school,
or Of school age In the district.
Those who have contributed and
whose names do not appear Ia the
foregoing list are: Dallas City Bank
Dallas National Bank; J. b. Thomp-
son, Hotel Gall; DR.. Mark Hayter.
dentist: H. @. Campbell, real estate;
D. P. Browne, bakery; F. J. Coad,
sash and door factory; Ed Biddle,
foundry County Clerk p. M. Smith,
Sheriff J. M. Grant. Postmaster @. q.
Coad, DR.. II. r. Toney, dentist.
w. /. REYNOLDS.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-29
PERRYDALE.

Dick Duignan, of Portland. passed
Sunday with his parents.
Jess Plankinton, OF Portland, Wis
tied relatives in Perrydale last week.
The Perrydale Literary Society pro-
duced pleasing Irish program this
week.
Mrs. Winfield Flannery and Mrs.
Sargent were passengers to Newberg
Tuesday morning.
Miss Alma Jones has returned to
Portland to resume her occupation as
clerk in a confectionery.
Fred Mcguire and John Plankin-
ton, of Corvallis, were visitors at the
home of Hon. d. L. Keyt last week.
MFR. and Mrs. George Werner are
receiving congratulations on the
arrival Of little son, Friday, March
%.
Seventy dozen eggs were marketed
from q. n. Townsend's poultry tarm
Tuesday. His blooded fowls are max
ing record.
Henry Mckee purchased three fine
Jersey COWS Of Mr.. Duncan, near
Zena, and will soon be we'll launched
10 the dairy business.
A Box Social will be given by the
ladies' Of the Christian church Tues
day evening, April 5, at the school
house. An interesting program will
be rendered.