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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
DRAFT HORSE ESSENTIALS.
Some Points to Be Considered In
Breeding Them.
Administrator of the estate of
Ann Sylvester, deceased
ar Hayter, Attorney.

Some Points to Be Considered In
Breeding Them.
The action Of draft horse is a point
which is receiving more attention than
1t formerly did. A horse to command
the very highest price must move well.
He must be good at the walk and also
do the trotting act fairly well. Length
of stride and straightness of stride are
the two most important points to be
considered at the walk. Snappiness
Is also essential. Height of action and
hashiness are attractive. but not nee
essarlly utility points. Wingng, pad
ding or rolling action in front and
wabbllng hooks are all features which
every good horseman condemns. thus
are Disseminated against at all of the
leading horse markets.
In breeding draft horses too much
attention cannot be given to the ques-
ton Of weight. At all of the leading
draft horse markets horsefiesh sells at
the rate Of 25 cents per pound for each
additional pound from 1000 to 1900.
for 90 cents per pound from 1900 to
1000 pounds, for 81 pound from
1000 to 2,200 pounds and from So to
$3.50 per pound from 2,2OO pounds up
wards, provided, Of course, that the
horse Is sound, well made and deslra-
BILE In every other respect. Thus the
heavy ones are the kind we should all
aim to produce, because at best we
will get plenty of the lighter weights
to meet the demands for the same.
While good horse can never be of
a bad color, still some colors, such as
the nicely dappled gray or blue roam.
are more in demand than others, thus
commanding fancy prlces.-W. j. Ken.
nedy, Iowa Experiment Station.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12

that won't come off appears on baby's
face after one bottle OF Whites Cream
Vermifuge' the great worm medicine.
Why not keep that smile on ba6y's
face? Ii you keep this medicine on
hand, you will never see anything else
but smiles on his face. Mrs. S.. Black
well, Okla, writes: "My baby was
peevish and fretful. Would not eat and
| feared he would die. | used a bottle
Of Whites Crelm Vermifuge and he has
not had sick day since. F." Sold by
Stafrin Drug Co.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
Powder River valley will have the
biggest crop ever.
Was In Poor Health For Years.

Ira w. Kelley, of Mansfield, Pa,
writes: 81 was in poor health for two
years, suffering from kidney and bladder
trouble, and spent considerable money
consulting physicians without obtaining
any marked benefit, but was cured by
Foley's Kidney Cure, and desire to add
my testimony that it may be the cause
of restoring the health OF Others" Re-
fuse substitutes. Belt & CheIrington,
Dallas; M. L. Thompson, Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been duly appointed administrator of the
estate OF Mary Riley, deceased, by the County
Court of the State of Oregon, for Polk County,
and has qualified.
All persons having claims against the said
estate are hereby notified TO present the same
duly verified, together with the proper vouchers
therefor to the undersigned, at his place of
business in Willamina, Yamhill County, Ore
gon, or at the Office of the County Clerk of Polk
County, IN Dallas, Oregon, within six months
from the date of this notice.
Dated and first published July 2, 1907.
PAUL FUNDMAN,
Administrator of the estate of
Mary Riley, deceased
Oscar Hayter, Attorney.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given to whom il may con.
eern, that the undersigned has this daY been
duly appointed administrator of the estate OF
Francis Kucher, deceased, by the Hon. County
Court of Polk County, oregon. All parties in
debted to said estate are hereby notified to call
at once and make settlement with the under
signed and all parties having claims against
said estate are hereby notified TO present the
same duly verified to the undersigned, within
six months from the date hereof.
Dated at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon this
2lst day of May, 1907.
EDWARD KUCHER,
Administrator.
Sibley & Eakin, Attys. for estate.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12

Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in
pursuance of an order of the County Court OF
the State of Oregon, for Polk County, sitting in
probate, made and entered of record in said
Court on the 3rd day of June, 1907. in the matter
of the estate Of Ann Sylvester, deceased, direct
ing the undersigned, as administrator of said
estate, TO sell the real property of said estate,
hereinafter described, wholly, at private sale,
for cash, in the manner prescribed by law, the
undersigned as such administrator will, ffOm
and after Wednesday, the 10th day of July, 1907,
ut the hour of ten O'Clock a. m. Of said day, at
the law office of Oscar Hayter, in the City of
Dallas, in said County, proceed to sell the said
real property wholly, at private SALE for cash in
hand on day of sale, in accordance with the
said order of sale and in the manner prescribed
by law, subject to confirmation by said County
Court; said real property being particularly
described as follows, to wit:
The South half OF the Donation Land Claim
of Lambert McTimmOnds and Ann McTim-
mOnds, his wife, Notification No. $3.50, Claim
No. "A, being parts of Sections TO- IL, II and Is,
in Township South, of Range 6 West of the
Willamette Meridian, in Polk County, State of
Oregon, containing $40 q acres.
Dated this llth day Of June, 1907.
]. ID. SMITH,
Administrator of the estate of
Ann Sylvester, deceased.
Oscar Hayter, Attorney.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
Tnn MICH wnRK-

TOO much work" is the verdict that
may be produced in the case of alto
gether too many middle aged and eld-
erly men and women. With some of
this large class 1t has been case of
necessity, condition which they have
not entered or remained in voluntarily.
With others the condition of being for
ever and always head over heels in
work is one that Is assumed and In
most cases out of pure selfishness and
greed for gain. Followed up In the
case of the man, 1t means stopped
shoulders and broken body at fifty,
stomach out of whack oftentimes and
constitution depleted. The long years
Of unceasing toll, with little or no let
up or recreation, have meant the same
kind of a breakdown for the wife,
while younger members of the family,
sons and daughters, have acquired a
deep seated dislike for farm work and
everything that pertains to the farm
that Is very difficult to remove. Work
Is one of the greatest boons to the hui
man race, but 1t becomes a curse when
the blessings which follow in its train
do not outweigh It's bllghting i'll ef-
fects.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
Notice For Publication.
United States Land once,

United States Land Office,
Portland, Oregon,
April 25th, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act of Congress Of
June 3, 1873, entitled "An act for the sale of
timber lands in the States OF California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory as sextended
to all the Public Land States by act of August
I, 1892, Fred McTimmonds, of Dallas, county of
Polk, State of Oregon has this day filed in this
office his sworn statement No. 1889, for the pur-
chase of the East Il OF Northeast 4 OF Section
No. 30 in Township No. South, Range No.
West, and will offer proof to show that The land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to establish
his claim to said land before Register and Re.
ceiver at Portland, Oregon, on Tuesday, the 10th
day of July, 1907.
He names as witnesses J. P. McEliresh OF
Centralia, Washington; d. I. Dickey, OF Cen
tralia, Washington; A. MayDee, of ROcca, Ore
gOn; Floyd McTimmonds, of Falls City, Oregon
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested TO file their
claims in this Office on or before said 10th dayof
July, 1907.
ALGERNoN S. DRESSER,
Register.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate of Eliza Day, deceased, by the County
Court of the State of Oregon, for Polk County,
and has qualified.
All persons having claims against the said
estate are hereby notified TO present the same
therefor, to the undersigned, ut his place of
business in Willamina, Yamhill County, Ore
gon, or at the Office of the County Clerk of Polk
County, in Dallas, Oregon, within six months
from the date of this no:ice
Dated and first published June %, 1907.
PAUL FUEDMAN,
Administrator of the estate of
Eliza Day, deceased.
Oscar Hayter, Attorney.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
War Against Consumption.

All nations are endeavoring to check
the ravages OF consumption, the "white
plague" that claims so many victims
each year. Foley's Honey and Tar
cures coughs and colds perfectly and
you are in no danger OF consumption
Do not risk your health by taking some
unknown preparation when Foley's
Honey and Tar is safe and certain in
results, The genuine is in yellow
package. Belt & Cherrington, Dallas
M. L. Thompson, Falls City,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
A Eugene man picked SO gallons of
cherries from one tree.
The Charming Woman

is not necessarily one OF perfect form
and features. Many plain woman who
could never serve as an artists model,
possesses those rare qualities that all
the world admires; neatDess, clear eyes,
clean smooth skin and that sprightli-
ness OF step and action that accompany
good health. A physically weak woman
is never attractive, not even to herself,
Electric Bitters restore weak women.
give strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth,
velvety skin, beautiful complexion
Guaranteed at Belt 4 Cherrington,
Druggist. SOC.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
Newport has improved considerably
lately
All the World

knows that Ballard's Snow Liniment
has no superior for Rheumatism, Stiff
Joints, Cuts, Sprains, Lum bago and all
pains. Buy it, try it and you will always
use it. Anybody who has used Ballard's
Snow Liniment is a living proof of what
il does. All we ask of YOU is to get a
trial bottle. Price, 25c, soc and $l.0O.
Sold by Stafrin Drug Co.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
Wages of Dayton's grade teachers
have been raised $40 month.
A Memorable Day.

One of the davs we remember with
pleasure, as we'll as with profit to our
health, is the one on which we became
acquainted with DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, the painless purifiers that cure
headache and biliousness, and keep the
bowels right. 25c at Belt & Cheering
ton Drug Store.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
A Wonderful Happening.

Port Byron, N. Y, has witnessed one
Of the most remarkable cases OF healing
ever recorded. Amos F. King, of that
place says: "Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cured a sore on my leg with which | had
suffered over so years. | am now eighty
ive" Guaranteed to cure all sores, by
Belt & Cherrington, Druggist. 25c.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
Food For puoklinus.

The proper food for young duckllngs
depends upon their age. When from
one to FIVE days old they need boiled
egg and breadcrumbs finely chopped
After that age meal, preference given
to oatmeal, and middllngs in like pro
portion until they are three to -four
weeks old. Then grain in their water.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
Stimulation Without Irritation.

That is the watchword. That is what
Orno Laxative Fruit Syrup does.
Cleanses and stimulates the bowels
without irritation in any form. Belt &
Cherrington, Dallas; NJ. L, Thompson,
Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12

During the summer kidney Irregular
tiles are often caused by excessive drink
ing or being overheated. Attend to the
kidneys AT once by using Foley's Kidney
Cure. Belt & Cherrington, Dallas; NJ. l..
Thompson, Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
Brownsville young people have or.
ganized an athletic club.
q. B. Burhans Testifles After -Four
Years.

G. R. Burhans, of Carlisle Center, N.
Y, writes: "About four years ago /
wrote you stating that had been en-
tirelv cured of severe kidney trouble
by taking less than two bottles of Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure. 1t entirely stopped
the brick dust sediment, and pain and
symptoms OF kidney disease disappeared.
| am glad to say that l have never had a
return of any Of those symptoms during
the four years that have elapsed and
am evidently cured TO stay cured, and
heartily recommend FOley's Kidney
Cure to anyone suffering from kidney OF
bladder trouble" Belt & Cherrington
Dallas; Nj. L. Thompson. Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
The seratnhinn shsd.

A scratching shed should be built
tight so that the fowls are sheltered
from the wind. The south side should
be open or, on very cold days, covered
with light muslin or other thin cloth.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
Many Linn county cherry trees are
yielding from SIS to $40 each.

Foley's Honey and Tar affords immed-
late relief to asthma sufferers in the
worst stages and If taken in time will
effect cure. Belt d Cherrington, Dali
las; NJ. L. Thompson, Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12

All the news in the Twice-a-week
OBSERVER.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
Lincoln Annuity Union

Oregon Assembly. No. 81. Meets
every Friday at s p. m. at I. o. o. r.
Hall. Visiting neighbors welcome.
Marie E. Shelton, Speaker.
Lydia Campbell, Clerk.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12

There are seven miles of side tracks
in Ontario.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
Fraternal Union Of America
Knights of Pythias

MARMIoN LODGE, No. 96, X. of p
VA Meets every Monday evening in
W. 0. W. building. Visiting Knights
are welcome.
M. A. FORD, G. G.
G. L. HAWKINS, X. Of r. s.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
The Smile

Coquille is to have boot and shoe
factory.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12

The Radium Springs sanitarium
will be rebuilt,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
A. o. U. W.
United Artisans.

n ssembly No. 46-meets First and
AThird Tuesday of each month.
WILLIS SMoNToN, NJ
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-07-12
Administrators Sale.

Sibley 4 Eakin, Attys. for estate.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1907-07-26
ON SIMPLE LINES
DAINTINEss is THE KEYNOTE OF
SEASONS GOWNS.
Most Desirable Models Are by No
Means Hard to Copy and Need Not
Be Expensive IL Care Is
Taken.

II one has the least cleverness in
gowning, it should not be a difficult
thing to be smartly arrayed this sea-
son, as many of the most desirable
models can be copied very inexpen-
slvely, If materials are well chosen.
Daintiness and simplicity mark the
most desirable frocks, rather than
lavish trimmings, and although many
OF the more elaborate frocks show
quantities of handwork, the expense
OF the model depends more on the fine
materials used and the time required
for the hand embroidery ct cetera,
than on the applied trimmings.
For simple frocks the Jumper"
styles are still in evidence, but are in
danger of becoming a little common.
especially those which are mere straps
over the shoulders, showing a great
deal of white under blouse. These
sleeveless models are not recommend.
ed, but the new models which show a
loose, open sleeve of some graceful
design are very good style.
In the two views of the frock illus
trated are shown both styles of sleeve.
the front view sketched showing the
short elbow length sleeve and the re-
verse view the long "mitten" sleeve.
This gown was, in the model, of
pale gray pongee, but is equally prac-
teal and effective in linen, as it could
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1907-07-26
SIMPLE VASE is BEST.
prevents Comparison Between Re-
ceptacle and Flowers.

When displaying flowers in vases.
as on a mantel or center table. one
thing ought to be borne in mind, and
that is, the palmer the vase the better
the flowers will show.
Somebody says that the difference
between a vase and "vahze" is that
the latter costs more than $3.50. But
a VahZe' that costs five dollars or
SIX dollars is now called an amphora.
and both the vahZe and the amnbora
were never intended for use. but to be
placed on stands or in inches. as evil
dences that their owner has money 10
burn. To put flowers in either would
spoil the effect of the flowers. for the
eye would be attracted by the beauty
or material of the receptacle. and the
flowers would be overshadowed To
get the best effect of flowers nut them
in the plainest possible vase or bowl.
that will not attract attention. then
they will be appreciated for them
selves. and no comparison will bo
instituted between them and the
receptacle that holds them. A
double handful of oxeye daisies.
Dlackeyed Susans, rudbeckias. corn
flowers, or any other common blossom.
VIII show to more advantage in a
brown earthen pitcher than in the
costliest amphora ever carved out of
Partisan marble.
The Japanese understand this prin-
ciple. All their flower vases are of
the plainest possible construction. But
the flower loving Japs go to the oppo-
site extreme in displaying their
flowers, and try, by judicious arrange
ment, to get the best possible results
from few flowers. They seldom dis.
play more than half a dozen flowers
in vase. and try always to have more
foliage than bloom, making green the
predominant color, thus setting off to
the best advantage the tint of the
flower against a neutral background.
That. however, is matter of taste.
few flowers well displayed give an
effect of dainty elegance. Americans
like flowers in the mass, but the good
taste of both agrees regarding the
of the vase.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1907-07-26

own neck. guessed that he was lis
tening to the futile attempts OF the
adventurers to deny Captain Forbes
admission to the bedchamber of the
psuedo Sir Mortimer"
You have an answer for every
question"
Il can put two and two together
and make four" returned Locke COM
placently.
But if one of those numbers is x.
the unknown quantity? The addition
is then not quite so simple"
And the American tourist. Mr.. Had
don. is the great unknown quantity, I
suppose"
He looked at me with cool, level
eyes. A big man. in body, brain and
heart. Locke had both the virtues of
bigness and its faults. To crush OBJ
stacles-that was his method. Finesse
he despised. He went to the end in
view in direct line, ruthlessly throw.
ing aside any obstruction, physical or
moral, that hindered.
Such a man arrives invariably. He
is not to be denied. But he blunders
often. He arousesin some natures an
instructive antagonlsm--a latent OBJ
stinacy-that arrays itself against him
quietly but determinedly. He makes
an enemy when he might have made
a friend.
For example, Locke has made up bis
mind that an American, a man of his
own university, could not in the nature
of things be a coward. Very well. he
offers him his friendship in blind
faith. But presently this man inter
feres with his plans-goes his way
without consulting the newly acquired
friend When, therefore, circumstances
place this acquaintance in an ugly
light he is quite as ready to believe
the bad as he had been ready to be-
lieve the good.
In word, Locke imagined that he
had done more than his duty In offer
ing his friendship and confidence.
When he made up his mind that this
friendship and confidence was not re.
turned. his friendship turned to in.
tense dislike. There was no middle
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1907-07-26

of Dr. Starva, you take the boat for
Vitznau. You install yourself with
him in the suite of Sir Mortimer Brett.
You assume his character; more than
that, you don his very cloak and hat.
As Sir Mortimer, then, you have access
to his rooms"
Let me compliment you on the ad-
mirable manner in which you have
played the spy. You traced me, then,
from the hotel to the boat, and thence
to the hotel?"
Not at all. / preferred to keep an
eye on the big fish in the puddle. IL
was Madame de WARMER, alias the
Countess Sarahoff, whom | was watch
ing. | knew that the moth would fol-
low the flame. When | had assured
myself that our beautiful adventures
had retired to her room across the
corridor from Sir Mortimer's suite, /
had nothing to do but await the ar
rival of the poor little moth, en-
sconced in a comfortable chair with
my cigarette. Allow me to return the
compliment and congratulate you on
your perfect success in masquerading
as the sick Sir Mortimer. 1t was de-
lightful little bit of comedy"
Had Locke taken the boat in the
company of Dr. Starva and myself he
would doubtless have. observed the
episode of the brandy, and drawn his
conclusions. His attitude toward me
would then have been very different.
He would have seen for himself that
the comedy / enacted was for the
benefit of DR.. Starva. II / ignored
Locke's suspicious of me even now, II
gave to him my confidence at this
late date, would he believe that? I'm
possible!
| ragged at the network of chance
that enmeshed, me, but did not at
tempt to extricate myself. | had lain
passive too long l was trusting
blindly to fortune. More than ever
was determined to wait my own time
before | made my position clear II
| carried my plans to a successful
conclusion, the result would justify
my actions; II | failed, / should at
least have held to my purpose.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1907-07-26
CHAPTER xx.-contlnued.


| looked up speechless. Robinson
Locke met my startled glance with
cool contempt.
THAT you saved my life?" repeated
Helena, in wonder.
Have / robbed my gallant country
man of your gratitude, Miss Brett?"
he demanded carelessly.
Then it was you who rushed down
the stairway" | stammered, my face
hot with shame.
yes, sir" he said, ste ally, 'it was
]. 1t is not a pleasant duty to expose
the cOwardice of an acquaintance.
Miss Brett. could have forgiven him
his terror. But that he should mas
querade as a hero while | was vainly
attempting to pursue the BLACKBOARD
who tried to murder you-that is a
little too much"
confronted him, my hands clench-
ed in my rage. But | did not speak
A defense was impossible. / stared at
him in silence.
Il am afraid" he sneered. that you
are rather'fond of wearing the lions
skin, l believe | had an appointment
with you this morning at ten o'clock"
With met" l cried, hotly. Mo-"
Then you did not receive the note
placed on your pillow last night? All,
so you did receive it, after all, Sir
Mortimer beg your pardon, Mr..
Haddon."
l turned from him. l looked at
Helena. Our eyes met. did not say
one word; | did not beseech even by
a look ] had asked her to trust me,
but | had not looked for a situation
like this. Her eyes fell before mine
and they had told me nothing.
Il shall leave you to your interview
with Mr.. Locke" she said quietly.