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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-22

Coy, died at his home March II, after
lingering illness.
s. L. Stewart was a Dallas visitor
during the week.
The Crowley Mutual Telephone
Company will soon run its lines to
the Mccoy switchboard.
Harve Denny. Of Lafayette, visited
his mother, Mrs. Z. H. Denny, the
latter part Of the week.
Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Miller at
tended the Rebekah convention In
Dallas, Tuesday, and report an enjoy
able time.
Miss Musgrave. who has been with
her sister, Mrs. Ellis, for a year past,
left for her home in Oklahoma on
Wednesday Of last week.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-22
AIRLIE.

Iarter Brothers sold their hops last
week for lO3 a pound.
w. E. Williams has added fine
pair of hounds to his kennel.
Percy Hadley and E. M. Turner are
cutting wood for next winter.
Farm help is going to be mighty
scarce in this section this season.
Emmett Turner split his big toe
wide open while cutting wood, Mon
day.
B. L. Hastings is improving, and
strong hopes are entertained for his
recovery.
George Conn is hauling saw logs
that were scattered along the banks Of
the Luckiamute.
Ply Simpsons logging team took
out 5000 feet of cable last week to be
used at his new camp.
Nearly every farmer will SOW more
or less clover this spring, as we'll as
other kinds OF grass seed.
Mrs. B. E. Rose moved from this
place to Dallas the first OF the week.
Her husband will work here few
days longer at logging.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Williams, of Dal-
las, are at the bedside of the formers
sister, Mrs o. NJ. Staats, who has
been very low for several days.
Mrs. Manly Bevens is suffering with
a very painful finger. She cut it
slightly few days ago ami blood
poison set in. She is now under the
doctors care.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-22
BUENA VISTA.

E. D. MeClain recently visited his
farm near Scio.
Albert Davidson took Robert En-
mons to Albany Tuesday.
Easter exercises will be given in the
Evangelical church.
Arthur Mason has returned from a
visit to his home in Oregon City.
Edward Prather and Ralph Hall
have returned from a timber cruise.
The Misses Smith. of Corvallis, are
visiting at the home Of 7. d. Nc
CLAIM.
e. E. EIkins has purchased ranch
In Marion county and is putting it in
strawberries.
Henry Lee, an old-time resident Of
this place, is visiting his sister, Mrs.
A. J. Hall.
Bob Steele has gone to Washington
to make his home. His family will
follow in a few days.
Elmer Nash started for Lobster a
few days ago, where he will have
charge of the school.
About half Of the spaulding Com
pany's logs have been RATED out.
Fifteen million feet remain for Spring
rafting.
An old gentleman named Vance
passed through here last week on his
way from Lebanon TO Forest Grove.
He is 70 years old and was travelling
on horseback, riding a colt just
broken. Not many Of the present day
young men would undertake such q
soek
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-22
PERRYDALE.
Rice Cook is up from Portland Wis.
iting friends.

Rice Cook is up from Portland Wis
iting friends.
Miss Alma Jones is home from
Portland on a visit.
The home OF Ira White is being Wis
tied by the mumps.
Mrs. Charles Mitchell is recovering
from a severe illness.
Mrs. Charles Kau has been visiting
relatives In Buena Vista.
Mrs. Reetz and daughter, Anna,
were Dallas visitors Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Shields are the
proud parents Of new daughter.
Fred Jennings, formerly Of Perry
dale, now resides in Oroville, Cal.
Mr.. DuIgnan has bought the prop
erty where he resides from Mr.. Nelson,
Of Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Foster have re-
turned from an extended visit 10 their
old home 10 Tennessee.
Mrs. G. D. Nairn reached home last
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-22
CALL FOR INITIATIVE
Normal Question VIII Be Submitted
TO Vote Of People at Next
General Election.

MONMOUTH. Or, March l9-At a
meeting Of the citizens OF Monmouth,
held on Tuesday evening, definite
action was taken to start the move
ment for the Initiative law to settle the
Normal School question at the next
general election.
The friends and supporters Of the
Monmouth Normal are quite willing
for the people Of the whole state to
settle, by vote, the question OF the
number Of Normal schools.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-22
Butler.

DIT. Hodges is enlarging his hop
yard.
Louis Pettyiohn has been TO Salmon
River.
Born. March l5. to Mr.. and Mrs.
William Ray, a son.
Sam Pettyiohn has been sick, but Is
able to be out again.
Ed and John Hodges are visiting
tbeir sister. Mrs. Fred Auer.
Oscar Faulooner visited at the home
Of Mr. and Mrs. Lee BoWell, Saturday
and Sunday. Mr. Bowell and M
FauIconer caught another otter and a
mink, Saturday night
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-22
Monday, after four months visit
with relatives IN Edlnburg, Scotland.

Monday, after a four months visit
with relatives IN Edlnburg, Scotland.
H. Ruddick will move his family to
Dallas, where he has secured employ
ment in Sweeney Brothers Touring
mill. We are sorry to lose these
estimable people.
The Semi weekly Observer merits
the deep impress it is making in the
homes OF this section. In these days
Of haste and brevity, 1t maintains that
superior character and sterling worth
that marked It's advent We pardon
the Observers bad politics, as the
paper is too just and fearless to crouch
behind partisanship and condone the
wrongs done to Polk county by the
members Of It's party In the recent
Legislature. May you prosper, and
may the best thoughts that can be
forged in your mind be servants to
YOU.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-22
zENA AND SPRING VALLEY.

Mrs. W. /. Cooks Is quite III with
pneumonia.
W. W. Edmondson spent two days
In Eugene last week.
i'll Purvine sold a bunch Of fine
ewes for $40 a head last week.
Quite a number Of Improvements
are under headway ia this vicinity.
Mrs. Percy Willis is visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Purvine.
The Sunday School Of the Zena
church viii give its usual Interesting
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-22
BLACK ROCK.

7. B. Masters spent Sunday at Falls
City.
E. jacobson had business at Falls
City, Friday.
Payday, and everybody winks the
other eye again.
Mrs. W. f. Johnson made a flying
trip to Falls City, Saturday.
Sheriff J. M. Grant was business
visitor in Black Rock, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Blake took in
the dance at Falls City, Saturday
night.
George t. Gerlinger, of Dallas, was
looking after interests in this locality,
Thursday.
r. M. Maxfield returned Monday,
after few days visit with relatives
near Kings Valley.
Charles McCready fell from car
while loading lumber, Saturday, and
fractured his right arm.
A telegraph, ticket and freight sta
ton will soon be established here. 1t
will be located near Jacobson's new
store.
The electric lights at the Cone mill
were turned on for the first time last
Wednesday night. Everything worked
tiptop, as expected.
Seven carloads Of lumber and 80
carloads of logs we're shipped out OF
Black Rock last Friday. Something
doing every minute 10 this neck of the
woods.
The Dallas & Falls City railroad
ran a special train to Black Rock,
Saturday, carrying the railroad
officials and State Railroad Com
missioners.
William Brown, agent for the
Southern Pacific Company at Dallas,
was in Black Rock, Monday. Mr..
Brown is very favorably impressed
with our burg.
The new hall is now completed, and
it is a pippln. The floor is made OF
the very best grade Of lumber obtain
able, and great pains were taken in
putting it down.
G. W. Gone spent Saturday and
Sunday in Dallas and Portland. Mr..
Cone is the proprietor Of one OF the
most modern and up-to-date sawmills
In the state. The mill is located at
Black Rock.
E. jacobson has been appointed
Postmaster at Black Rock, and signed
the bonds last Saturday. So we will
have a postoffice as soon as UncleSam
can get the red tape untangled. A
move in the right direction.
School Superintendent C. l.. Starr
was a welcome caller, Thursday. Mr..
Starr reports n pupils, by actual
count, who are awaiting the opening
OF school. He also advises US that ne
expects to have the school open by
next Monday.
J. Waltenburg, employed by the
spauIding Logging Company met
with an accident which came near
proving fatal, Friday. He was struck
by a log which was being hauled by
the engine. The young man was
taken 70 Falls City for medical atten-
tion.
Adance was given in Mr.. Jaeobson's
new hall, Saturday evening. There
were "A couples present aud all re-
mort a pleasant time. The hall Is
large enough to dance eight sets in at
one time. and the floor is A. No. ].
Another dance will be given In the
hall next Saturday night II yoo
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-22

Mary Dark circles under the eyes
indicate a sluggish circulation, torpid
liver and kidneys. Exercise and Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea viii
make you we'll and beautiful. So
cents, Tea or Tablets. Belt & Cher
rington.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-22

NEWS OF COUNTY TOWNS.


want real good time, come to Black
Rock and attend the dances.
=. jacobson now has his large store
building completed, and has moved
his stock Of goods from the old stand.
The new building is S6 feet wide and
A feet long. Mr. Jacobson found it
absolutely necessary to have more
room to handle his rapidly increasing
business.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-22
mccoy.

Arthur White spent several days 10
Portland last week.
John Ellis, an aged resident Of Nc
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-03-22
Do You Want TO seIIq

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 so far
offered for sale at a reasonable figure.
He does not want options, but viii buy
your claim il you desire TO sell. Call
on him, or write him at Dallas.
Legal Blanks for sale at this onice,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-16
MANY PHONES
 OUT OF COMMISSION
Recent Storm Damaged Cable and Residents of the Western Part of the City Suffer Inconvenience
 Repairing Damage.

More than two hundred telephones of the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company have been out of commission for the past three days and housewives and others have been greatly inconvenienced by the poor service.
 It was stated at the local offices of the company today that the trouble was due to damaged cable, which was badly damaged by the storm Wednesday and although several ca ble men have been working night and day since the mishap, they have not been able to completely repair the damage. An expert cable man arriv- ed ill the city yesterday from Little Rock and it was hoped that the phone service would he all right again by midnight last night.
 Much of the trouble has been rem
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-16
MURRAY'S REQUEST
 WAS DENIED
Administrator James Jones' Resigna' ton Is Accepted-Pine Bluff Trust Company Has Wiley
 Jones' Estate in Hand.

Arthur Murray, one of the creditors of the estate of the late Wiley Jones failed to accomplish his purpose Fri, day, when he filed a petition in the Jefferson probate court requesting that the resignation of James Jones, administrator, be not accepted and that the sale of the Jones property proceed according to law.
 Judge James Gould that same af- ternoon accepted the resignation of Administrator Jones, appointed the Pine Bluff Trust Company to sue ceed him, and refused to grant the prayers of the petitioner.
 In his order, naming the Trust con- pany as administrator in succession, Judge Gould states that the proceed ure was legal in every respect, that the accounts of Administrator Jones were correct and that the estate would
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-16
DIR. BUCKNER /
 IS HONoREn

Reverend Walter DayeDroa. Buckner, rector of Trinity EpscN pal church, has received word from the president of the Uniyersity If Arkansas, that the faculty anl board of trustees have conferred upon him the degree of GGato, of Laws. This is one of the highest compliments which can be paid ard is one which he richly deserves. As soon as the diploma can De ehsray. ed and properly si9ned, 1t will De forwarded to him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-16

Major Greenfield Quarles, of Helena,
 was among the visitors here, and his attendance was especially notworthy since he Is one of the founders of the order. Major Quarles, though only a boy during the Civil War saw service in the Army of Virginia under General Lee. He also took part in the recent Spanish War, where he achieved dis tinction.
 It is an especially noteworthy fact that of three living founders of Sigma Nu, two live in Arkansas, Majo: 'Quarles in Helena and Major Hopkins in Mabelvale. The other founder is a resident of St. Louis, For this req son as we'll as many others the Sigma Nus have come to the front in this state in the past few years.
 Among the out of town visitors who were present were: Messrs. Jarvis Goodwin, Sherrill; Charles Gee, Camden; W. J. Dinning and wife, Helena; ". W. Dinning, Helena, and Major Greenfield Quarles and wife, Helena. The local members of this fraternity are Messrs. w. Howell Westbrook, w. N Trulock, Bruce Green, Hicks Stone, John Bloom, Flu gene Philpot, Sorrells Dewoody, Roy Gould, James Goree, Cage Cross. J. N. Haddock and Harry Woodbridge.
 Of these men the following are from the University of Arkansas: John Bloom, Howell Westbrook, Cage Cross, Harry Woodbridge, Bruce Green, Hicks Stone, Eugene Philpot,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-16

ton were discussed at length, and q committee composed of five very prominent Sigma Nus, those who have not lost interest in the welfare of their college fraternity, was ap- pointed tnd will submit plans for per manent organization at the next meet ing which will be held at about this time next year. The place has no! yet been agreed upon, but it is very probable that this city will be select ed.
 The only active chapter which the Sigma Nus have in this state is at the State University at Fayetteville, and there they maintain very four ishing and creditable chapter Some of the other college fraternities have held state conventions for some time, but this is the first Arkansas conven- ton of Sigma Nu, and it is hoped, not to be the last.
 The Sigma Nu Fraternity was founded at the Virginia Military ln- stitute January first, 1869, and at the present time has a total membership of over eight thousand men, and chap ters in fifty-nine of the leading col leges and universities throughout the United States from Maine to Califo.- nia, and from Wisconsin to Texas. It is also recognized as one of the lead ing and most choice of college fra ternities.
 The Sigma Nus are very strong all over the East and the North, also throughout the South.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-16

Major Quarles and wife, W. J. Dinning and wife, w. W. Dinning, of Helena; Charles Gee of Camden, and Jarvis Goodwin of Sherrill, left Friday night for their respective homes after having attended the Sigma Nu convention in this city also the cotillion the Sigma Nus gave at the Bluff City Club Fridag night.
 J. N. Haddock of the Bluff ClV Lumber company, leaves in lew days for Ohio, where his wife am baby nave been visiting for son. time. Mrs. Haddock and ha9A @4l accompany MT. Haddoek ho1e.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-16

Sorrells Dewoody, Roy Gould, James Goree. The following are from Van derbilt: Messrs w. w. Dinning and w. J. Dinning. MT. J. N. HaddOck is from Emory college, Oxford, Georgia, and Major Quarles is from the Vir- ginia Military Institute.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-16
SIGMA NUS
 GET TOGETHER Big Meet Held Friday ill Pine Bluff by College Fra ternity-To Effect Per- manent Organization.
FOUNDER OF ORDER
Was Present-TWO of the Organizers
 of the "Frat'' Live in Arkansas
 National Organization Has Mem- ] bcrship of More Than 5000.

Friday afternoon the Sigma Nu Col Iege Fraternity of America held a state convention in this city, members being present from all over the state. At about o'clock in the afternoon a very interesting meeting was held in the parlors of the Hotel Jefferson
 and plans for permanent organiza-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-16

edied, but yesterday afternoon infor- nation was given out that fully 150 phones in the western part of the city were useless. The company is doing all it can to remedy all defects and ID further trouble is anticipated after to- day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-16

be properly handled by the Truss company, which made bond in the sum of $50,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
NEW TEACHERS FOR SUMMER SCHOOL Successful Term is Expected
 This Year .ENSLEY IN OPPOSITION
Commercial Club Goes on Record as Opposed to Kings Greater Birming- ham and Names a Commit
 tee to Attend Meeting.

Ensley, May -(speciaL)-Owing to the fact that the attendance at the Jefferson County Summer School for Teachers, of which institution Prof. Thomas R. Walk CT, superintendent of the Ensley public schools, is president, will be much larger this summer than that of any previous year since the school began its work three years ago, the faculty having found 1t necessary to elect two additional teach CTS The choice fell on two of Ensley's most popular and efficient public school teachers, Prof. R. E. Tidwell, principal of the High school, and Miss Annie R. Milligan, supervisor of drawing. The for mer will have charge of the department of mathematics, including geometry, al- zebra and physics, while the latter will be instructed in vocal music and drawing.
 In addition to those just mentioned tho faculty is composed of the following well known educators: Prof. Thomas R. Walker, superintendent of Ensley public schools; Prof J. W. Letson, principal of the Dora High school; R. G. Hewitt, assistant county superintendent of eduea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
ATTENTION ELKS

Ensley Lodge 987, you are requested to meet at Lodge Home at 2 o'clock Sunday af- ternoon, May 18th, 1907, to at- tend unveiling monument of Bro. Fred Kraft.
 Geo. M. Wagensler, E. R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
Visitors to Occupy PuIpits.

The churches of the city will hold the regular services at the usual hours to- morrow.
 The pulpits of the Presbyterian, Metho- dist and Baptist churches will be oeeu- pied during both morning and evening services by ministers in attendance on the Presbyterian general assembly in Bir- mingham.
 At the First Presbyterian church the Rev. NJ E. Melvin of Mississippi Will preach in the morning and the Rev J. W. Moseley of the same state in the even ing: at the Cumberland Presbyterian church Dr. Moseley will occupy the pull pit at the morning service and the Rev. J. R. Hudson In the evening; at the Baptist church the Rev. W. J. McMillan of Tennessee and the Rev. H. T. Graham of Virginia will preach at the morning and evening services respectively while the Methodist congregation Will near tne Rev. W. IT. Darnel of Georgia and the Rev. T. D. Carttedge of South Carollna in the order mentoned.ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
Outlnn at East Lake.

A party consisting of Mr. a9l Mrs. P. o. Menke MT. and Mrs. s. Mat son. MT. and Mrs. Henry Broaa, Miss Kaufman, Mrs. Asker, MT. Suppler, Mr. Frank Cutler MT. Yam One, MT Jacob Broda and MT. Leo Broda had an enjoy able outing yesterday afternoon and last night at East Lake, the occasion being the celebration of the birthday of Mrs. Henry Broda, who was the recipient of many presents and congratulations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
(contlnued on Page 35.)

See Byrum 6 Butcher Hard ware Co.,, about your screen doors and windows. Large stock just received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
SLEY D DEP "A R T w E N T%

ton. and Prof. H. P. Burriss of the coun- ty schools.
 The Summer school will begin its third session in the city hall of Birmingham on Monday morning, May 27, at S;0 o'clock. The school has increased in attendance from year to year, the enrolment for the present session probably being over one hundred teachers. The institution has the hearty support and indorsement of the Board of Education and of all the prominent educators of the county and from the present outlook the coming session will be the most successful in It's history. All teachers are eligible to ad- mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
Oppose Greater Birmingham.

At it's meeting Friday night the Ensley Commercial club adopted a resolution putting itself on record as being opposed to the Greater Birmingham" movement, as proposed by Representative Jere C.. King. A committee of seven was ap- pointed to represent the city at the meet ing of the municipalities to be affected in the Commercial club rooms in Bir- mingham on May 2s. This committee Is composed of Mayor D. F. Sugg, J. w. Minor, City Attorney Romaine Boyd, For mer Mayor A. w. Scott, Prof. Thomas R. Walker, w. R. Stewart and D. J. F1um- mer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
Arnold Child Dies.

The little IA months old child of MT. and Mrs. A. l.. Arnold died of pneumonia last night. at their home at Palmer Ter race. The funeral services were held this afternoon at o'clock, at the residence, interment at Oakland cemetery.
 Mr. and Mrs. Arnold have many friends who sympathize with them in their be- reavement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
EaoIes Hold Enthusiastic Meeting.

Ensley aerie, Fraternal Order Of Eagles, held an enthusiastic meeting last nlgnt at Eagles hall, on the corner or Nine teenth street and Avenue D. Much lm- portant business was disposed or prop ably the most interesting being the eiec- tion oe delegates to the state convention which is to be held in Tuscumbia June II and 12. H. Keller, the popular tailor on Avenue E, and w. T. Daniel were chosen to represent Ensley aerie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
EIks to llnvelI Monument.

Ensley lodge Benevolent and Protective order of Elks, will unveil the monument recentlv erected to the memory of Fred Kraft in Pratt City cemetery, Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. E. G. Goldsmith, A prominent member of the order will deliver eulogy on the departed brother.
 The members of the lodge will assemble first at the hall at 2 o'clock, whence they will take the special cars provided for the occasion at Avenue D and Nine teenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
Streets Present a Busy Scene.

The streets of the city present a busy scene this afternoon with throngs of peo- pie passing to and fro in the business district. Today was the regular pay day oI the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company, mines division; Southern Steel company, Semet-Solvay company, and the Empire Flow company, many thousands