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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-07
HOW THE PRIZES WILL
BE DISTRIBUTED.

The automobile will be awarded to
the young lady receiving the largest
number OF votes in the the FIVE dis
triets. The piano the second grand
prize will be awarded to the young
lady receiving the second largest vote
in the FIVE districts, The trips-one
in each district-the lady standing
second, will receive the scholarship
and the third will each receive the
gold watch.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-07

Dora Thorne" will be the attrac-
ton at the opera house, one night
only, May 10, A season would be
incomplete without visit from this
most famous OF all love stories Of
Bertha M, Clay, and the company
presenting it this year is by far above
the average melodramatic organiza-
tion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-07

Over SOO,UtU votes nave Deen cAst
In The Astorian contest. This II the
record Of three weeks. Not half bad
for the short length Of time the con-
test has been IN operation Votes
are coming In more rapidly daily and
from now on the contest will be a
more absorbing topic Of conversation
In Astoria and surrounding country,
Interest ii increasing daily since the
publication Of the first list OF names,
and indications are that the different
ladies interested in the contest will
be able TO get votes great deal more
easily from now on,
The Astorian appreciates the in
terest which IL being shown in this
contest and assures the contestants
and their friends that the managers
OF the contest will do everything pos
,siblc TO assists them in securing the
prizes they desire, The prizes are
all valuable. the only difference be-
ing the choice.
A great number OF letters which
have been received by the contest
manager contain inquiries about the
scholarships, showing that large
proportion Of the young women who
have entered the race are interested
in that feature, The Behnke Walker
Business College is where the winners
will receive full course scholarships
There is no better school in the west
and personally conducted under the
able management Of Mr. Walker
Contestants shouldn't hold sub
scriptions. Send them in promptly
and hold the votes as long as you
please. Subscribers should have due
credit, promptly, on the books for all
payments made.
There IS a ballot box In the As
ioran Office whefe the votes may be
deposited for any young ladies whom
you may see fit to vote for. II you
cannot bring the ballots 10 the office,
send them in by mail TO the Contest
Manager and the votes will be &C.
corded to the young lady for whom
they are intended. The votes are
counted twice, so there can be no
mistake as to the proper number OF
ballots accorded to each candidate.
The votes are always open for inspee-
ton 10 insure fair deal.
HOW TO WIN.
Any young lady who desires to en-
ter this great contest and win one OF
the magnificent prizes offered. should
at once see that her name is sent to
the contest manager. All that is
necessary to win a prize is to receive
the largest number OF votes accord
ing TO the condition mentioned else
where in this announcement.
Candidates should at once interest
their friends in the contest and by
united and energetic action induce as
many people as possible to vote for
them. Each nomination coupon cut
from the Astorian will count for hve
votes for candidate.
The nomination coupon will only
appear for few days. The easiest
and quickest way to win is for candi-
dates to ask their friends to prepay |
their subscription for six to twelve
months II costs the subscriber moth
ing extra to do this and they are
saved the annoyance of weekly and
monthly collections By so doing you
receive special vote ballot which is
good any time during the contest.
Orders for the prizes will be given
the successful contestants at the |
close OF the contest; same may be
used by the contestant herself or
disposed Of in any manner she may
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-07
VALUE OF SPECIAL BALLOTS
BY CARRIER AND MAIL
WEEKLY.

ballots issued subscriptions must be paid advance
The full money direct mail paid local agents
or brought to this Office
The paper will be delivered by mail through agents requested
Besides subscriptions there will be published
IN each issue the Morning Astoan which when cut out and filled m will
count as These be mailed the Morning Asoan
Contest Manager the expiration printed each ballot
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-07
List Of Nominations.
Includes all the City Of Astoria east Of Twenty

FIRST DISTRICTnudes all the City Of Astoria Twenty
second City Limits.
VOTE
Rose NorGstrom ... n. ~ .........
Miss Lid Yoder Observation-Disclosures. - .....a... 1860
Miss Annie Bu 1860 Franklin l2963
Miss Clara LARSON i41l Franklin ......i242
Miss Mamie Wilson, 364 35h Observation-Disclosures
Miss Esther Matla 1886 Grand .........1l76
Miss Campbell 1893 Duane ......... l0764
Lille Anderson Franklin avenue ...........
Miss May Enbcrg 1928 Cedar ~ =. ..... o
Miss Nellie Davis 1902 Franklin .........o923
Miss Nellie Anscdt 1858 Irving ............o648
Miss Margaret Ayna 222 3d street II. 888
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-07
INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOTING

Enter the name OF the lady whom
you wish to secure one Of these mag
nifcent rewards in this contest at
once. She may win an automobile,
piano, a free trip, or one Of the valu-
able scholarships. Better still, get the
lady to enter he: name and then vote
for her. Those who get in on the
start have the best chance Of winning.
so /, Is desirable that the names be
entered at once in order TO get good
start. Candidates who enter this con-
test do not necessarily have 10 be sub
scribers OF the Astorian. Enter your
name and your friends will do the
rest. You viii be surprised to sec
how rapidly the votes will come In,
and what little efforts is necessary to
win one OF the rewards offered. Get
in on the start and encourage your
friends to vote for you; the rest will
be easy. You will never know how
popular you are until you enter
contest of this kind.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-07


Miss Olga Heibon 5o2 Franklin 1880
Jennie Lynch Franklin ......... 1898
Miss Mary Fosset 74o Grand avenue ............3oo6
Miss Birdie McCrosky 7o Duane N. - .............13o6
Miss Hazel Hamin with A. Cyrus 1876
Miss Emore, 3Ss i4h street j. ~ j.. .......12o76
Miss May Dench 33b 18th street. II. 49, I28o
Miss Talant avenue m .. ...........1282
Miss Birdie Wise 48 street j.. . 1000
Miss Leah Gibaugh with HoeAer. -. ....1lo60
Miss Alice Nelson 578 Grand ...........1l57o
Miss Armcla Cuss us Franklin avenue ..........lo8
Mary Gregory 545 9th street ~ .............. 0ooo
Miss Hda KIunkia $40 ayenu m 49, ............ 074
Campbell 458 Commercial street ............ 078
Miss Foard 3o2 18th street 80 ............. 0O53
Miss Mabel Simngon 3os 18th street. -. - ..........965
Kate Shively ............. -. -. 80 ..........9 9623
Miss Mary Boentgen 538 -. -. 80 1858
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-07
MANY GIRLS AIM AT
A BUSINESS CAREER
RESPONSIBILITIES and Activities of CONNER
cial Life Are the Worthy Goals of Ambiti-
Gus Young Ladies---Miss Olga Hilborn
Leads the Whole Contest With 1890
Votes to Her Credit

Any young lady residing In the
above mentioned territory 10 eligible
to compete In this contest
Anyone who desires 70 vote in this
contest may do 90 by ballots cut
from the Daily and Weekly Astorian,
or by special vote coupons obtained
by subscribing to the Astorian. The
coupons secured by subscribing to
the Astorian may be held as long as
desired and voted at any time up to
the desired close OF the contest, but
ballots cut from the Astorian are only
good for one week from publication
and will not be counted II voted after
the date printed on the ballot.
Persons living in one district are
not confined 10 voting for ladies In
their own particular district, but may
vote for anybody in the race.
The offer affords the girls Of As.
toria and surrounding territory an
excellent opportunity to travel or re-
ceiye a business education at the ex-
pense OF the Astorian.
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE

The legal voters of The First School
District of the Town OF Cornwall are here
by warned and notified that a Special
School-house" so called, in said First
School District, on Tuesday, June Esd, 1908,
at 730 O'Clock p. M, for the following
purposes, viz, To select, determine upon
and locate the site for new school-house
to be erected in said First School District
and to take any action and to pass any
vote necessary or proper In connection
Herewith; To take action upon the build
ing of a new school-house upon the site
which shall be selected in said School Dis
trict and To pass any votes necessary or
proper In connection Herewith and to
make any appropriation necessary or
proper In connection with the purchase OF
a site and the erection of a school house in
said First School District; To lay any tax
necessary TO defray the expenses OF said
School District and for, or In connection
with the purchase of n site, and the erection
of a school-house, and to pass any vote
necessary or proper In connection with the
same; To take action regarding the dis
posing Of the sohool-houses and school
property now in said District, and 10 pass
any vote necessary TO make sale OF such
property, and to give good and sufficient
title thereto; Also TO do any other business
necessary and proper TO be done at said
meeting
Dated at Cornwall, this 10th day OF
June, 1908.
DAVID r. SMITH.
District Committee First
School District
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The game at Lakeville between Lake.
vile and Salisbury was one-sided af.
fair and resulted in victory for Lake
vile by a score of IA to /. The Sails.
bury team was no match for their oppo.
nents but we are informed that the re.
turn of the college boys will materially
increase the strength of the team. An
incident that marred the contest was the
injuring of Barnum Of Lakeville who
sprained his ankle sliding to third base
The score shows that Traver was effec
tive in the box for Lakeville and
Knickerbooker has no reason 10 fee
ashamed of his showing against tn,
Lakeville stick artists The score il
detail is as followss
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18
A konkapot Tragedy

A party of CanAanites who were boat
ing Sunday on the Konkapot river,
south Of Ashley Falls. witnessed Pc
culiar incident. 1t is well known fact
that large pickorel eat the smaller ones,
swallowing them head first These
Canaanites saw q pickerel at least 90 in.
ches in length, with a ten-inch pickerel
crosswise in his mouth. AS the large
fish did not dare to release the smaller
one in order to "get new hold" he was
doing his best to bite him in two. The
captor swan away with his prey and
the outcome was not witnessed.
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18
DISTRICT OF CORNWALL IS. Pro-

UuNN VVuKNf q uIlU I-VIli I5OOs
Estate of Elvira :. Hitchcock late OF
Cornwall in said district, deceased.
The Administrator having exhibited his
administration account with said estate
to this Court for allowance, it Is
ORDERED-That the Goth. day of June
A. ID. 1908 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, nc
the Probate Office In Cornwall, be and the
same is assigned for hearing on the
allowance of said administration account
with said estate, and this Court directs the
Administrators to cite all persons inter-
ested therein to appear at said time and
place, by publishing this order In some
newspaper published in Litchfleld County
and having n circulation in said district
and by posting a copy on the public sign
post In the Town of Cornwall where the
deceased last dwelt.
CHARLES l.. GOID, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18


Scott smokes.
"23" did Sheffield.
Lakeville is playing good ball.
"Perk" Stanton had 'em guessing.
Sheffield is a good team in poor luck.
That Cornwall team will be factor
in this pennant race. T..
The Salisbury team will be strength.
ened when the college boys come home
And Bert Brewer said Sheffield pro.
posed to win, that game. Bert's nc
prophet.
Scott's home run won for him the box
of "Old Well" perfectos. offered by r.
II. StJohn Of Danbury for the first four.
sack whelt.
e. Shocks running catch Of Cudney &
apparently safe hit was q beauty and
won applause as did B. Shocks running
one hand catch of Biercss fly.
Among the "boys" at the Canaan.
Sheffield game Saturday were Daniel
Pierce of Canaan and John Smith OF
Sheffield. The whitening of their locks
hasn't decreased their interest in the
national game.
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18
DISTRICT OF CORNWALL, IS. Pro-
IL bate Court, JuuA 9th, 1908.

IL bate Court, Juu4 9th, 1908
Estate of Human @. Wickwire late OF
Cornwall in said district, deceased
The Administrators having exhibited
their a. ministration account with said
estate to this Court for allowance, IL is
ORDERED-Thatt the 9th, day of June
"A. ID. 1908 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at
the Probate Office in Cornwall, be and the
same is assigned for hearing on the
allowance Of said administration account
with said estate, and this Court directs the
therein to appear at said time and place,
by publishing this order In some news
paper published In Litchfeld County and
having circulation In said district, and
by posting a copy on the public sign. post
In the Town OF Cornwall where the de-
ceased last dwelt. . ..t
CHARLES l.. GOLD, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18
CORNWALL

It, Score by Innings
Lime R-Falla 22O01O Q g 9
Cornwall Bridge o / 2 O 2 Q 0 6-l3
Three-baae hit-Merriman. Two-base
hits-T. Bartle, @. Breen (2). Sacrifice
hits-C. Breen, Stillson. Kennedy, B.
Meyer, Corners, @. Meyer, Rogers. Van
Dyke. Left on bases-Cornwall Bridge
8, Immediately 4. Stolen bases
Cornwall Bridge 8. Lime-R-Falls-V z.
First on balls-Of Bartle /, Stillson 0.
Struck out-ByiT. Bartle s, by Stillson 6,
Passed balls-C. Breen 4, @, Meyer |.
Hit by pitcher-Seegar, Van Dyke. Time
of game hr, 20 min. Umpire Murray.
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18
pIsTRIoT OF CORNWALL IS. Pro
bate Court, Juno 18th, 1908.

Estate of Charlotte E. Hatch late of
Cornwall in said district. deceased.
The Administrator having exhibited his
administration account with said estate
to this Court for allowance, it In
ORDERED-Thatt the Goth day OF Juno
A. ID. 1908 at 2 O'Clock in the afternoon, at
the Probate Office In Cornwall be and
the same Ii assigned for hearing on
tho allowance of said administration
account with said estate and this Court
directs the Administrator TO cite all persons
interested therein TO appear at said time
and place, by publishing this order in some
newspaper published in Litchfield County
and having circulation in said District
and by posting a copy on the public sign
post in the Town of Cornwall where the
deceased last dwelt.
CHARLES l.. GOLD. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18
MARRIED

Kane Kane-In Norfolk, June 10. by
Rev. Father Brennan of Lakeville,
Patrick j. Kane of Canaan and Julia
r. Kane of Norfolk.
BELTER-HoLsT-At the M. K. Parson-
age in Sharon. Sunday eveningJuue
14th by Rev. w A. Mackey, Garwood
Better, of South Armenia and Emma
Hoist, of Sharon.
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18
BORN

GooDwIN-In East Canaan June 8
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II.
Goodwin.
HoLLERAN-In Norfolk June o,
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs Dennis Hol-
leran.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Camel.
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18
DISTRICT OF SHARON SIS. Probate
~ Court, June I0th 1908

Estate of James II. Raymond late of
Sharon In said district, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the District OF
Sharon hath limited and allowed siI
months from the date hereof, for the cred
itors of said estate TO exhibit their claims
for settlement. Those who neglect to pre-.
sent their accounts, properly attested,
within said time, will be debarrcd a recov-
cry. All persons indebted To said estate
are requested to make Immediate payments
to EDWARD Z. HAZARD, AdmlLisSrator.
Z. o. address sharon, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18
Al IA Is 81 s 1
SALISBURY
Score by Innings

Score by Innings.
Lakevllle 90 1915 roo ia
Salisbury 10000 / 0 o.
Two base hits-Barnum, Schleiffarth
Sacrifice hits Wilson, Duncan. Stolen
bases-Barnum 4, Wilson /, Ellis 2,Stuart
Q, Traver /, Knickerbocker Left on
bases-Lakeville 8, Salisbury6. Struck
out-By Traver 10, by Knickerbocker G..
Double play-Sohleiffa MaloneY.
Base on balls-Off Traver 2,off Knicker-
booker 3. Hit by pitched ball-Ellis.
Wild pitch-Traver. Time of game /
hr. 30 min. Unpire-W. w. Norton.
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18
Road Accented

State highway commissioner Mo-
Donald was in Falls Village last week
and accepted the portion of the state
road work which Is completed. and COM
phmented the selectmen on the excel
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18

There isn't much hope, either in this
world or in the next, for an individual
who refuses to felp support the local
paper of the Woodbury. Reporter.
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18
FROM OUR EXCHANGES.

Thinks by the Thinkers in Various
= Newspaper Offices
Perhaps one reason boys are not as in :
terested in clairvoyanoe and palmistry
as girls, ia that they are told TO wash
their hands every time palm-readinR is
mentioned. Haven Palladium,
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18
DIED

SwEENEy-In East Canaan, June 10
Mrs. Mary G. Sweeney, aged 90.
RooD--In Clayton, June 10, George III.
Rood.
Connecticut western news., 1908-06-18
Porch Shades

We headquarters for shades all sizes stock to-day in
plain and painted Bamboo also Vudor ST 90 prices
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-23

Messrs Beck and Milford and
family spent Sunday at Frank Nc
Cullough's.
We understand the meetings have
closed at Mount Zion after very
successful revival.
William Schrader, August Schra-
der, Floyd Clifford and Chris Krauel
delivered cattle to Nels Olsen, last
Monday.
The farmers in this vicinity are
busy this week helping Nj. D. Grow
haul two cars of tile to be put in on
the Fl. A. Christensen farm.
There was surprise party at the
j. L. Soma rs home last Monday eve
ming in honor of Roy, it being his
25th birthday. There was a very
large crowd. A three course supper
was served after which the crowd de-
parted for their many homes after de-
claring thew had never spent another
such pleasant evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-23
Audubon oMnship

Florence Rhodes is visiting at
James MsCreary's.
A. ]. Baylor purchased fine dri-
wing horse, last week.
Jacob Carsten and wife are the
parents Of new baby.
Witte Bros. marketed two loads of
hogs in Extra, Thursday.
Thos. Rogers will soon have a new
phone on the Mutual line.
Sarah Schwenneker is again
working for Jacob Carsten's.
Every other person you see has
the grip, the rest are visiting.
j. L. Wheeler shipped ear load
of cattle, last week to Omaha.
Albert Hocamp hasreturned home
and will till his fathers farm.
VIM. Doffing shipped car load of
fat hogs from his farm, Monday.
Amos Tibben sold car load of fat
cattle to the Bireline Bros. Tuesday.
The James brothers from near
Adair are digging a we'll for Herman
Riemers.
VIM. Ludwig has the contact for
hauling coal for the creamery the
coming year.
Mrs EdVanAernam is entertaining
her cousin, Mr.. Vokt son of John
Vokt this week.
Jensen Bros. on the former Mar.
quesen farm shipped car load Of
hogs, Thursday.
VIM. Smith of Johnston Co. visi.
ted with bis brother in law, Charles
Boehme this week
Mr.. James Gwin and family and
Mr. Gwiu's sister have returned to
their home at Malcolm.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Meyer and
two children left for Des Moines for
visit with relatives Sat.
Chas. McVey, Pete Kommes and
VIM. Hay have taken contracts tc
haul cream the coming year.
Miss Grace Hocamp is al Belle
Plain visiting an aunt and expects
to remain the remainder of the winter
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-23
Viola violets
Clyde Blunt was on the sick list,
|ast Sunday

Clyde Blunt was on the sick list,
last Sunday.
Joshua Jordan is hauling brick
from Audubon this week.
Miss Ida Blunt attended church at
Eden Valley last Sunday.
Floyd Clitford's spent last Sunday
with Homer Davis and wife.
Henry Schrader aud wife visited at
Will Mornings last Sunday.
Mrs. George Phelps transacted bus
mess in Audubon, last Monday.
Willie Waychof' and family spent
last Sunday with Milton Crows.
j. L. Soners purchased two fine
hogs at the Asshby sale, Tuesday.
Mr.and Mrs. Fred Horning visited
at William Krauel's last Sunday.
Hans and Nels Christensen were
business visitors in Viola township,
Tuesday.
Miss Frances Renftle spent last
Sunday with the Misses Hattie and
Gretchen Horning.
John aud Phil Grow spent last
Sunday noon with their sister,
Mrs. W Horning.
Charley Graves and wife spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Dawson.
John Grow returned to Des Moines
last Monday after a weeks visit with
relatives and friends.
Grandpa Hale is still very low at
his home and small hopes are enter
tanned for his recovery.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-23

Chas. Layland of Audubon spent
Friday night with his wife who tea
ches at No. 2.
Martha Tibben returned home
this week after visiting her relatives
in Guthrie County.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wahlert visi-
led that new grand daughter at the
John Tibben home, Sunday.
They intend to organize literary
Friday eve at the Minser schoolhouse
A good attendance is expected
Mrs. John 1ibben and three youn
gest children are visiting with her
father and mother, Fred Wahlert
and wife this week.
John Baker was agreeably sur.
prised by his many friends who
came to remind him that Jan. Goth
was his 10Th birthday.
Mrs. Nora Paige and little son,
Gerald are quite i'll at the formers
aunt in Neb. where they went on a
visit.
A happy couple will soon be
joined in the bands of matrimony
and will reside in Greeley this year.
Guess who it is?
Mr.. David Datler has so far re-
covered his health that he was able
to pay his son Samuel and family up
in Melville short visit Monday and
Tuesday.
Mr.. John l.. Bauer of Greeley
and Miss Anna Hannah OF east
Audubon township were united in
marriage by the Rev. Cloeter, last
Wednesday.
The following took advantage OF
the nice weather Monday and went
visiting: John Tibben and wife at
Amos Tihben's, Herman Hickman
and wife at Chris Heckman's and
Mrs. Frank johnson and children at
Ed Bailey's.
To the people of Audubon Twp
Please make list of your taxable
property to save trouble and time SC
as to be ready for the assessor as he
goes the rounds, for he is sure to
come unexpected.
GEORGE KNEss,
Assessor
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-01-23

GLASSES fitted to correct all sights
and guaranteed. HEADACHES
cured by glasses. Granu'ated Lids.
Watery Eyes and Ingrowing Lashes
cured. Catarrh permanently cured by
new method. The doctor will be
glad to have all former patients call
on Wednesday, Jan. 10Th. EXAMINE
tions free. Do not miss this
opportunity.
Charles Broadway Rouss, the great
New York merchant who died re-
Gently, had offered the sum of One
Million Dollars ISL ,000,0OO to have his
eyesight restored. He was afflicted
with optic nerve diseases and neg.
lected the warning of the early symp-
toms of his eye trouble. No eve
trouble is bad at first but then ia the
time to have it cured. If Chas. Brod-
way Rouss had taken prompt treat
ment on the first appearance of eve
disturbance, his eye sight would have
been saved.
Optic nerve trouble is durable when
treated in time.
DR.. Weber has cured many cases of
Optic Nerve Diseases. Cataracts,
Cross Eyes. Granulated Lids and
Watery Eyes.