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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-01-04
County Observer

~ IN Ellis Addition, see II. @.
BELL.
.tInp. the kind that pays at the
YER office.
city tax Of Falls City has been
h mills.
Brown, for Abstracts. Notary
typewrlting,
! throw away your old umbrella
ou see Lee Smith.
raI large ads were received too
publication this week.
oasFnvER Office wants the print
1 are particular about.
oosERvER office was wired for
electric motors yesterday.
70 R. Wilson, Of Independence,
nallas visitor, Wednesday.
YOU want printing that Is
oome to the OBSERVER Office.
~ Commissioner William Rid
n visitor in Dallas, Sunday.
vocom, of Willamina, was a
i visitor In Dallas. Wednesday.
Webster, agent for the Royal
Of Chicago. Fall and winter
3 now in.
" Of private parties to loan at
cept on weIl-improved farms.
& EAKIN.
Boorse, a decorator and
hanger from Baker City, has
in Dallas.
Crawford, the well-known hop
iSpring Valley, was a Dallas
Wednesday,.
son Groves. Of Independence,
he holidays with friends in
and Falls City.
Campbell filed his commission
Notary Public in the County
Office this week.
ty Clerk E. M. Smith issued |
to we'd to Walter Tuttle and |
Herren, Wednesday.
pize the new barber shop on
bet. 7. W. Reel, the proprietor,
tees first class work.
Campbell, agent For lots in
Srd Addition to Dallas. New
b just on the market.
lone sawmill west Of Falls City
gin saving lumber for the
within the next few days.
N. Bancroft, Joseph Floria,
man and Mr.. Trask, Of Falls
Ire Dallas visitors, Wednesday.
CLARA Keefhaver and daughter,
Byron Nichols, of Lebanon,
relatives in Dallas this week.
Ireland, of Monmouth, has
bed the Osborn hop yard Of
ss across the river from Cor
b Wells, Of Independence, and
leo Mehaffey were married at
be Of the bride in Corvallis,
"
Coad and G. o. Grant are put
finishing touches on the in
R. E. Williams new bank in
ity.
Irvine, a leading grocery
nt Of McMinnville, visited at
b Of his uncle, John T. Ford,
s, Sunday.
Cynthia Gray, of Brownsville,
rs Ed Ritter, Of Portland,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
ch this week.
L. Toney, dentist; graduate
ArbOr, Michigan. Office up.
glow building. Hours 8 to 10
s. Examinations free. Phone
Hayter has been appointed a
OF the reception committee to
William Jennings Bryan
visits Portland about Janu-
choppers and wood contractors
to cut wood for the Salem,
ty& u Western Ry Co. Apply
General Managers office,
Or.
haude Robertson, of Dallas,
POO votes to her credit in the
ms trip to jamestown con-
lss Lucie George, Of Grants
ads with SO, 4S2 votes.
Is Chace, of Chico, CAL, is
friends in Dallas. He re-
father and mother as enjoy
health and we'll pleased with
v home in California.
Cressy, a prominent drygoods
pt Of South Bend, Wash,
snled by his sister-in law, Miss
glow, visited at the home Of
Mrs. Abel Uglow this week.
nd Mrs, E. f.. Coad went to
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-01-04
For Sale or Trade.

House and lot in Salem to sell or
trade for Dallas property. Harris
the JeWeler.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-01-04

Miss Edna Morrison visited relatives
in Portland this week.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-01-04

lonthly auction sale in Dallas
a large crowd last Saturday.
nlng was spirited and a large
p articles was sold. The JAN
II promises TO be even more
ful.
ahy friends of Sam T. Thurs
De panied to learn that his
aas not improved since he
~ Phoenix, Arizona, a few
s. and that it is feared he will
ger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

al: R. B. Posey vs. Vaidie Posey; G. II. Harris vs. Lizzie Harris; Nora Lee vs. John Lee; Mary Hoaglin vs. J. NJ. Hoag- lin: J. H. Belsher vs. M. C. Nations. ct al: Woodlawn, a municipal corporation, vs. J. A. Durham: Marian Marlborough vs Nellie Yarbrough; James A. Magnus 6s Co. vs. F. Harry Rensford, ct al.
 Criminal Court.
 In the first division of the criminal court the arguments in the case of the state vs. Vines Gibbs, a negro. charged with murder were heard yesterday morn- ing. The case went to the jury before the noon hour and a verdict of life im- prisonment was returned late yesterday afternoon.
 At the afternoon session of the court the case of Fred Burke, charged with murder was begun. Burke is charged with having shot and killed Constable John H. Hollis, at Lttleton one Saturday night some four or five months ago.
 Ed Strickland. negro. charged with the murder of Deputy E. R. Abernathy at Littleton about two years ago, with drew his appeal in the case yesterday and accepted a life sentence.
 James Cooper. negro, charged with poisoning a we'll also withdrew an ap- peal, and took ten-year sentence, inn posed by the jury before which he was tried.
 In the first division today the case of Burke which was begun yesterday. will be resumed. In case it is finished AL bert Miller charged with robbery, will be tried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
At the Majestic.

Jules Garrison and Helen ConlSlin are making a great hit at the Majestic thea Ire this week. where they are presenting their laughing absutlity, An Ancient Roman" The jewels worn by Queen Cleopatra have a dazzling effect upon the audience, because of their brliancy. The physique of Marcus Anthony as DOT trayed by MT. Garrison is also very much admired. This couple are well-known character actors, and their work in de- pcting the funny side of the old drama is to be commented. Both act their parts admirably and the audience rewards them with abundant applause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
At the Gayety.

Louis Robies big show, the Knicker- booker Buresquers, at the Gayety this week, present two handsomely mounted burlesques. The first is entitled ''The Arrival of Prince Hadji," and is from the pen of Tracey Sweet and lyrics by Louis Doll. The closing burlesque was written by Jack Reid-"Murphy Mishaps." Both burlesques are replete with original musi- cal numbers and enhanced by an ensem- be of forty performers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
RECORD OF THE COURTS

The regular and steady work of the courts was kept up yesterday, nothing of any particular importance being on trial. An answer denying all the allegations in the petition was filed by the defend ants in the case of John l.. Parker vs. Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham
 Cases are on trial before Judge Cole man and Judge Nesmith.
 Circuit Court.
 In Judge Coleman's division of the Cir cult court yesterday, the case of J. Will Hams vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company was concluded with yer dict for the defendant.
 The case of Ralph Caravella vs. C. C. Tetherow ct al. is on trial.
 The following docket is set in Judge Coleman's division of the Circuit court today:
 T. P. West ct al. vs. J. A Hendricks, appeal by defendant; D. H. Cunningham vs. Moore & Handley Hardware com pany, damages; c. c. Bass vs. Birmins- ham Ore and Mining company ct all, as- sumpsit; Levi Thomas vs. Southern Paw ing and Construction company, damages; Ed Weitzell vs. c. G. Abercrombie ct al., damages.
 In Judge Lanes division of the Circuit court yesterday, the case of l.. T. LaVen- dar vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company was concluded and went to the jury. The plaintiff claims dam ages for the death of his wife, who fell from one of defendants cars about four years ago. It is alleged she received in juries to one of her lungs, which after ward resulted in death
 The following docket is set in Judge Lanes division of the Circuit court to- day:
 w. J. Address vs. J. F. Graham, as- sumpsit; w. A. Malone vs. Woodward Iron company, damages; Mills Novelty company vs c. Eugene McElrath, re- tinue Sanders Garretson vs. Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Mrs. Schumann-Heink

Many years in the nursery with my children" says Mime. Schumann-tleink, who will be heard here at the Jefferson theatre on Friday night. November h, ''have kept me feeling just like the chll' dren. I like to feel young, even if l am forty-tive and have eight children. There is no happier hour, l swear to you, than in the nursery. The joys of stage success are nothing to it. 1 should know, Tor more than twenty years l almost lived in the nursery. Madam Schumann-Heink is very fond of her eight children, who range from % down to eight years, the latter being George Washington Schu- Inann-H -Heink, who was born in this coun- try. They are all fine looking collection of boys and girls"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Maude Adams In "Peter Pan."

Jefferson theatre during the sale of seats for Miss Maude Adams engagement in Peter Pan' will simply be 'First come, first served So great a rush is eX- pected when the seat sale opens at 3 o'clock this morning that it will be im- possible to take care of any telephone or ders, and no attention will be paid to mail orders. Miss Adams will appear at the Jefferson Friday night, Saturday matlnee and Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Must Cash Pension Vouchers.

Washington, November 5.-Word reached the treasury department that because of the reluctance to part with the cur rency, the national banks throughout the country are declining to cash pension vouchers, disbursing officers drafts and other obligations of the government. Treasurer Treat took measures to relieve this condition of affairs and sent tele- graphic advices to all the sub-treasurers to make prompt payment in currency to all persons holding such checks or drafts of what may be due them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Taft ls Still Undecided.

Manila, November 5.-Secretary of War Taft today gave out a statement in which he said he had not yet decided regarding the abandonment of his Siberian trip. but that the probability is he will return to Washington via San Francisco. He de- clined to discuss the reason for abandon ing his trip around the world. but laid great stress on the situation at Vladivo- stok. Secretary Taft today will receive the assembly at a farewell reception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

Wrothe, three comedians who manage to keep the fun going through three acts. The song numbers win applause for their sparkle and ginger. The company $ fairly well balanced and the scenery ade- quate. The usual performance will be given tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

Thursday afternoon at 4;sO o'clock. The subject will be Robert Burns.
 The Highland Book club will meet this morning at 1O:SO o'clock with Mrs. F. M. Jackson.
 MT. and Mrs Thomas M. Rogers are visiting relatives in Gadsden.
 MT. Hill Ferguson. Maj T. r. Walter and Mr Turner Weakley have gone south on a short trip.
 The friends of Mrs. John Douglass who has been i'll with typhoid fever for the last six weeks, are glad to hear that she Is conyalescing.
 The North Haven Social cl-5 will meet with Mrs Albert E. Sullivan Thursday afternoon.
 The Oak Hill Memorial association will meet with Mrs. Nixon this morning,
 The Up-to-Date Bridge club will meet with Miss Louise Thomas, FPS Highland avenue, Thursday afternoon at 2:So o'clock.
 The Young Ladies Aid society of the Westminster Presbyterian church, Twenty-fifth street and Thirteenth ave- nue. north, will give a social and candy pulling Friday evening, November s. from 7;30 to 10;30 o'clock.
 MT. and Mrs. E. T. Shaw returned to the city yesterday after an extended trip to points in the east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

Montgomery. November 5.-(Special.)- Exchange hotel tonight Gov. B. B. Co., mer made it plain that he would not op pose statutory prohibition. He said that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
Oklahoma Judeeship Decided.

Washington, November 5.-Under an ar- rangement made between the members of the political delegation here from Okla homa, the question of the federal judge ships was decided today, and Ralph Campbell of McAl1ister and John Cot terall of Guthrie will be recommended to President Roosevelt for appointment to the two judgeships. This practically settles the question as to these positions,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
At the Bijou.

Me, Him and l." the musical comedy attraction at the Bijou theatre this week, Is notable for it's pretty girls and bright costumes. The comedy is principally in the care of Watson, Arlington and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
COMER WILL NOT OPPOSE
 STATUTORY PROHIBITION

while he stood for local option, it would not be any trouble to locate him in a line Up between the whisky and the temper ance forces. The probability of Q general prohibition bill being passed grows brighter all the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
ANUS SEMENTS.
"The Chorus LadY.n

The four scenes presented in "The Chorus Lady" in which Rose stahl will be seen at the Jefferson theatre Thursday night, are as original as they are inter- esting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

The members of General Sumpter chap ter, Daughters of the American revolu- ton, held an interesting meeting yester- day afternoon with Mrs. J. Morgan Smith at the residence of Mrs. Samuel Earle. Following a business meeting, at which delegates and alternates were elected to the December conference of regents, was a literary programme which included interesting papers and discussions in which each member took part. Mrs. Donnelly gave q paper, the subject of which was The Women of the Ma, flower" Mrs. E. T. Taliaferro was eX- pected to give a paper on the women of the revolution, but was prevented from attending the meeting and Mrs. ]. Mor- gan Smith gave an informal and delight ful talk on the subject.
 A subject for general discussion was whether the historical societies gave rise to the historical novel, or was the novel the inspiration of the society.
 The concensus of opinion was decidedly in favor of the former dea the daughters holding that the organization of patriotic societies, their growth and social prestige not only gave rise to the historical novel, but created a demand for it and continued to populariZe it. The discussion was most interesting, bringing out much in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

The North Haven Social elG5 will meet with Mrs Albert E. Sullivan Thursday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

The Oak Hill Memorial association will meet with Mrs. Nixon this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

The Up-to-Date Bridge club will meet with Miss Louise Thomas FPS Highland avenue, Thursday afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

MT Hill Ferguson, Maj. T. r. Walter and MT Turner Weakley have gone south on short trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

MT. and Mrs. Almet Wood Fulghum sent out invitations yesterday for the marriage of their daughter, Alberta, to MT. Charles Laurence Marsh, on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 20, at 5:S0 o'clock. at their residence, 1927 Twentieth street. MT. Marsh and his bride will be at home in Tffin O., after January 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

The following is the programme of the entertainment to be given by the Young Mems Hebrew association this evening at s D. m.
 Opening address, President Dr. H. Swed- law; piano solo, Miss I.ibbie Williams; vocal solo, Miss Alva Shepard, accom- panied by Miss Nora Shepard address, Rabbi A. Rappaport; violin solo, MT. l, G. Fabien; vocal solo, Miss Athelia Buck shaw; recitation, Miss Clara Scholder; closing address, Dr. Samuel M. Ulmani refreshments dance. All friends of the association are well come.
 At the meeting of the Alabama Fedora tion of Womens clubs, which was held last week. the chairmen.- of the various standing committees were appointed as follows:
 The legislative committee is composed of the presidents of all the Montgomery Women's clubs that belong to the feder- ation, with Mrs. Louis Cohbs, president of the Ionian club, as chairman.
 Mrs. Law Lamar of Selma chairman or the scholarship committee.
 Mrs. R. D. Johnston of Birmingham chairman of the Auburn scholarship Tor the Boys Reformatory at East Lake.
 Mrs. Edwin Craighead of Mobile chair man of the Camp Hill scholarship.
 Mrs. F. T. Buckner of Tuscaloosa chair man of the University scholarship.
 Mrs. E. c. Albes of Decatur chairman of the reciprocity committee.
 Mrs. E. D. Thames of Greenville chair man of the kindergarten committee.
 Mrs. J. H. Phillips of Birmingham chairman of the Kindergarten committee
 Mrs. J. T. Matlock of Birmingham chairman of the school improvement com mittee.
 Mrs. John B. Knox of Anniston chair man of the civic improvement committee.
 Mrs. Alexander London of Birming- ham chairman of the child labor com mittee.
 Mrs. R. c. Hemphill of Birmingham chairman of the independent scholarship committee of the general Federation ot Women's clubs.
 Miss Mabel Mutt is visiting in Gadsden.
 The Council of Jewish Women will hold an open meeting with Mrs. Milton Fies at the home of her father, MT. H. Mayee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

formation regarding the periods which witnessed the organization of the different patriotic societies. the Sons of the Revolu- tion, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Colonial Danes, the Daughters of the Republic and other so- cieties, all of which the daughters main tain were directly responsible for the trend of the historical novel.
 Among the delegates elected to the state conference were Mrs. J. H. Hawell Mrs. c. J. Sharp and Mrs C. M. Tardy. Mrs. Joseph V. Allen, chapter regent, will also attend the conference of regents in Athens. which meets December 4-3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

An attractive box party at the automo- pile races yesterday afternoon included Mr. and Mrs. Bradely Saunders, Mrs. Frances DeBardeleben, and MT. Burton E. Dryden of Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

MT and Mrs. Thomas M. Rogers are visiting relatives in Gadsden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06

MT. Tom Watson accompanied Mrs. c. E. Spencer and her son, MT. Charles Spencer, to Albion. N. Y., where the re- mains of MT. Spencer will be inferred this o oftarnoon
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-11
Yours, for removing sale,
POPPER'S EMPORIUM.

present and jolly good time was es
perienced by all present.
frank Driver last week finished haul
ing the oak lumber for the big barn
which he anticipates building this snln
n,er and fall;
Tom Hunter last week bought a mic"
string Of three year-o cattle and has
put them on corn. and you may expect
something NICE out of them. as Mr..
Hunter is one of the best feeders in tlIr
country.
Mr.. Wilhite. Bose brown and Leslie
Snorgrass, spliceh teams Saturday after
noon and transacted business III Ver
sailles. They are all benehicts. but t"
see them out one would take them to br
about 10 years Of aye They are jolly
boys.
There Is greater interest taken in
poultry In the east end this year than
ever before. You hear more talk ab0u,
chickens, turkeys, seese and ducks than
anything else. There has been all Kinds
Of successes with the hens and incubat
Ors One lady set the incubator ON lU
eggs, tested out 70 and got 81 chickens.
She set hen at the ssnie TIME on Is
eggs and did not get u chick, another
got 10 chicks from, ~ fertile eggs,
mother got rs from az eggs; while ih-
average runs about u per cent, soue X"
over, and some fall far short. For in.
stance one lady got only one chick, be-
cause the lamp went out one night; "a.
mother got ~, because she knew Nor.
than her incubator instruction book.
Matching chickens anyway is more ot
less disappointing.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-11

Born, last week, TO Mrs. Gertie Kelsey
and husband, a fine girl OF the regular
weigh, and beauty.
Mr.. krushen, of Excelsior, while try.
ing to ride II fractions young horse last
week, was thrown, resulting in a frac.
tured arm and several severe bruises, but
il is hoped nothing serious will result.
Miss Jessie Doty, the accommodating
Central of the Farmers Telephone Co.,
visited home folks near Excelsior Satur-
day and Sunday. She was ccou,panied
home by Miss Mary Kaufman.
Dave Allen, who is at work for Charley
Parks, near High Point, spent Saturday
and Sunday with home folks.
Dave Kidwell, Of near Barnett, while
farming last week, had team Of hofsrs
to run off. Gripping a fine young horse
very badly, also hurting Mr.. Kidwell
some, but not seriously. The horse is
seriously hurt and it is one that Mr.. Kid
we'll had just paid Sl25 for.
Miss Jessie Doty entertained quite a
number Of her friends last Sunday at her
home nea, Excelsior. Among those
present were: Miss Mary Kaufman aud
Cecil Hunter. An enjoyable time is re.
ported.
Miss Startling, Of Ole0n, Miss Stella
Price anti Mrs. Edua Hack b,ru, Of Yer.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-11
his bed and is improving very slowly.

MS De'l ana IL Improving very hIoWiy'
The rain Saturday night stopped the
active farming operations for awhile.
Several had quite bit Of corn planted.
aud many more were ready with good
sized acreage.
Considerable fax is being sown in the
neighbornood Of Excelsior and Enid.
This is quite n good money crop, which
brings in ready cash at time the farmer
has little other farm crops ready for mar.
ket. II is good idea to have a few
acres Of it on the farm.
Mr.. Hutchinson, the stock man, went
across the east en'l last week with some
nice cattle. lie hustles arouud and gets
the bargains, IL any are going.
Mr.. Vincent, Of Enid, delivered hogs
to the shippers at Versailles Tuesday,
Hogs still bring IS to f. Is per hundred.
They are profitable stock to handle these
days.
Mr.. Price Hunter, the farmer and
s,ockman. was riding about last week.
trying to buy SOME good cattle. II any
one khows good steer II Is certainly
Mr.. Hunter.
A picnic party, comIrsed Of several
couples from both east ami west of Yer
sailles. spent a day last ~etk ON the
creek south of the 0lasco farm. They
had fine time.
Last Saturday night Miss Nellie Allen
and her brothers entertained a number
Of their friends at their father tesius
ence, three nilies east Of Versailles. A
jolly social crowd was present. and they
enjoyed ti,ensssltes with games, music
snd conversation and al FELT the time 10
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-11
hauling it home.


Some friends of DR.. Well, while ont
driving, called at his farm, west Of Yer
sailles, q few days ago. They found an
old gentleman and his wife overseeing
affairs on the farm, aud the old gentle
man informed the visitors that they were
kept very closely at home, as the DR.. has
his 'ins,igator" setting on 2GO eggs. and
they had to stay home and watch it.
The ''instigator" has since hatci,ed ont
2'2 chickens, doing pretty we'll for such
"A varinint. What next. Doc?
Shores Hunter this week is having his
new house painted, wfch adds great
deal to its appearance.
Miss Jessie Doty. the efficient Central
of Farmers Telephone Co., took after
noon off to transact business in Versailles
and for recreation. Mrs. Melva Hunter
officated at the switchboard in her
absence.
Miss varne Buzan, little daughter Of
Geo Bnzan, has been quite sick of
grippe, but the doctor thinks he has her
ON the road to recovery.
Mr.. Bird, with luO head Of good cattle,
passed through the east end Wednesday,
going west, hunting a buyer. There
seems to I've considerable doing In THE
cattle line now.
The above were intended for last &esk,
l..e ~. SAAsN a.
--I:ditor.
The general health is improving mot
many sick--yst few complaining.
Hugh crutch6eid, who fell on nail
Several month"; ego, 10 still co66ntd to