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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-02-28

The 1907 session of the legisla-
ture specified what is meant by
Union or Graded Schools. calling
only those schools that are COM
posed OF more than one district as
such and designating all others as
District Schools. For years
different counties of the state have
interpreted the law regulating the
annual meeting of village schools
differently. Some using the June
date aud others the July date.
The state Superintendent has
notified all county superintendent
that the June date can no longer
be- used on account of the above
specification. This will compel
all schools that were not organized
as Union Schools to hold their an.
nual meeting on the same date as
the district schools or on the third
Thursday in July. The change
will effect Hoisington. Ellinwood,
Pawnee Rock. Clahin and Albert.
There seems to be nothing in
favor of the change.
Edward Opie, Co. Supt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-02-28

| N@SAsJ ANS SNOh OL1
ployed by the Santa Fe railroad
for several years and has made bis
home in this city or FIVE or six
years and is holding a preferred
position, a fireman on the Scott
City branch passenger train. Mrs.
Kelly was raised in this county
and has hosts of friends who unite
with us in wishing thenewly we'd
ded pair much joy and happiness.
Mrs. Samantha Corbin of To.
peka, wife of Parker Corbin died
at her home in Topeka Tuesday
of this week. Funeral services
were held there and the remains
were shipped here for burial. The
remains we're taken from the de-
pot Wednesday evening to the
home of James Gaunt and the
interment occurred OF the Great
Bend cemetery today. Mrs. Cor
bin and her husband and family
were for many years residents Of
this city. leaving here a few years
ago to make their home in Topeka
but the family always looked on
this city as a home. Accompany
ing the remains were the husband.
Parker Corbin. a son, John Cor
bin and a daughter Mrs. Will
Bonner and her husband. James
and Noah Gaunt are nepbews of
the deceased. We with may other
old friends Of the husband and
family extend our heartfelt SYM
pahy in this sad hour of bereaye-
ment.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Cochrane, OF
Spokane, are visiting at the home OF
her uncle. William Fault, and assist
ing him in closing up his business
affairs preparatory to the transfer OF
his hardware establishment into the
hands of Craven Brothers, of Inde-
pendence.
Dallas College closed for the Thanks
giving holiday Wednesday and will
reopen its doors Monday morning. A
large number of the students living
out of town left on the morning and
afternoon trains Wednesday so as to
reach their homes for the Thanksgiv-
ing festivities.
Congressman Willis G. Hawley has
been advised by the commissioner OF
pensions of a number Of persons who
havebeen granted pensions or increase
of pension, among whom are r. b.
Carpenter of Dallas, and Marcus A.
Benjamin, of Independence, both OF
whom have been granted SIS.
The following books have been
taken off the rental list in the Dallas
Free Library; Sir John Constantine
Couch; A Walking Gentleman
Prior The New Missioner-Woodrow
The Jessop Bequest-Burr; Come and
Find Me-Robbins; DR.. Ellen
Thompkins; The Barrier-Beach
Satan Sanderson-Rives Miss Mecca
sin-Ryan.
Next Sunday morning at the regu-
lar Sunday School hour, 10 a, M, the
Presbyterian Sunday School will have
special program in recognition OF
The Worlds Temperance Sunday
with special music, short talks and
reports of the Polk County Sunday
School Convention. Friends of the
Sunday School and church are cor
daily invited.
Miss Hattie Teats and brother, B. A
Teats had an exciting experience
Wednesday while driving 10 from
Pioneer, where she is teaching school
The horse became frightened and ran
away throwing both of them out and
splintering the buggy to kindline
wood. Aside from a few bruises
neither of the occupants received any
serious injury.
The School Officers Convention
which has been set for Saturday
December S. will be attended not only
by school officers from every part o
the county but by educators and per
sons interested in educational worl
from many of the neighborint
counties. The day will be devoted to
study and discussion of proposed
amendments to the school laws ant
other subjects of interest to those VIII
will be present.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-27
TRAINMAN SEVERELY INJURED
Conductor Hank Scheer ThOwn Under
Wheels of Moving Freight
Cars.

In an accident in the freight yard
Tuesday morning, Hank Scheer.
conductor on one of the Dallas Port
land freight trains, received serious
injuries and narrowly escaped losing
his life.
A car with defective coupling had
been brought in from Monmouth the
night before and run onto the siding
in a long line of freight cars. The
freight engine had coupled onto the
line of cars and was pulling it out
onto the main track when the train
broke at point where the defective
car had been run in.
The trainmen did not notice the
accident and when the train was
slowed down, the cars in the broken
section following it up, crashed unex-
pectedly into the rear car, wrecking 1t
and throwing Mr.. Scheer, who was
standing on the roof of one of the
cars, under the very wheels OF the
slowly moving train.
He was badly bruised and cut, but
the train was fortunately brought to a
standstill and unconscious man
dragged from under the wheels before
more serious injury was received.
The train was put in the hands OF
one of his subordinates and Mr.. Scheer
was sent to Portland where he is re-
ceiving careful attention in the hospi-
tai and will soon be able to resume his
place. Harry Murphy, from the West
Side run, came into Dallas, Wednes-
day and will have charge of Mr.
Scheer's train until he has fully recov-
cred from the effects of his injuries.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-27

Mrs. Elizabeth Stoner has moved
from Rickreall to Dallas and will
make her home with her daughter,
Mrs. F. A. Salficky.
Miss Hazel Jewett, of Roseburg, who
is attending school at Monmouth, is
spending the week at the home Of her
aunt, Mrs. B. Casey.
A number of Dallas people went to
Falls City yesterday afternoon and
attended the big masquerade held in
Wagner's hall last night.
Several students of the Monmouth
Normal have passed through Dallas
this week on their way home for the
Thanksgiving vacation.
Roy Hawkins came up from Port
land yesterday morning to spend
Thanksgiving at the home of his
father, Hon. G.. L. Hawkins.
Miss Claire Padrick, stenographer
in Oscar Hayter's law office, went
to her home in Oregon City, Wednes-
day, to spend Thanksgiving.
If you are after real excitement wit
ness the basketball game between the
skating teams of Dallas and Falls
City at the Colosseum rink tonight.
Miss Winnie Launer, of Harrisburg,
and Lloyd Launer, Of Grants Pass,
are visiting at the home of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Launer.
I now have all my goods for the
Christmas trade. think can please
you in any line. Call and see me
before you buy. g. J. PUGH, Falls
City. 11-27-tf
William Ridgeway, of Buell., visited
In Dallas, Wednesday, and was ac-
companied home by his son and two
daughters, who are attending Dallas
College.
Christmas: The incest remembrance
to any friend that loves you, is a
fine photograph of yourself. Come
now and avoid the rush. T. J. CHER
R1SGToN. I1-10-10t
Henry Pfandhoefer, student of the
Oregon Agricultural College, was in
Dallas, Tuesday, enroute to his home
in Falls City for the Thanksgiving
holidays,
Bert Dennis was in Dallas. We'd
nesday, returning to his home In
Falls City from Portland, where he
had been buying Christmas supplies
for his confectionery store.
At their meeting Tuesday night. tht
Woodmen Of the World elected the
following new officers: W. L.Soehren
past consul; Fl. @. Seymour, consul
G. A. Smith, advisor; V. E. johnson
banker; W. G.. Vassall, clerk; A
Griffith, escort; R. e. Reed, watch
man; @. Griffith, sentry; J. E. Sibley
manager.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-27

Legal Blanks at this Office.
DR.. Donohoe, Dentist. Uglow Bldg
The OBsERvER Office wants the print
ing you are particular about
Legal blanks for sale al this Office
Money Of private parties to loan at
g per cent Oh well-improved farms.
SBLKY & EAKIS.
Brown, & Stout, lawyers; abstract
ers; notary public; collections; UgloW
Bldg, Dallas, Oregon
w.R. Ellis, agent for Daily Ore
gonian and Evening Telegram. Have
a daily paper delivered al your house
by the week. month or year. No extra
charge for delivery.
Dry fr cordEood wanted IN any
quantity up 70 500 cords 70 be delivered
IN Dallas or Fails City. For further
particulars. call on, or address. Salem
Pals City & Western Ry. Co, Dallas
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-27

You make no mistake in buying a
sack of White Lilly Flour at Shultz's
grocery. 11-13-st
Henry Dimick has gone for a short
visit with relatives in Bellingham
and neighboring cities.
White Lily Flour, the product of the
Rickreall Milling Company, for sale
by L. Fl. Shultz, grocer. 1O-1s-St
Carl McBee has returned from Port
land where he was successfully oper-
ated on for appendicitis.
Dallas VS.. Falls City in an exciting
game of basketball on rollers at the
Colosseum rink tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. E. Shaw spent
Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Williams in Falls City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Blessing and little
daughter, of Salem. are visiting at the
home of his father, S. W. Blessing.
Miss Minnie jacobson returned
Wednesday from a few months visit
with her brother in La Clede, Idaho.
Max Hamilton is recovering from
the effects of a serious injury received
by falling from car short time ago.
Fine 1O-acre tract with house for
rent for one year. Good garden land.
Fl. G. CAMPBELL, Dallas, Oregon.
1120-tf
Miss Laverne Burns, of Bridgeport,
was in Dallas, Wednesday, on her
way. to Portland on Thanksgiving
visit.
Presents of all kinds for Christmas.
have made a great effort to please
the public on these lines. G. J. PuGH,
Falls CITY, 1l-27 tt
Jack Eakin went out to the farm of
his grandfather, d. 0. Bronson, near
Lewisville yesterday to spend Thanks
| giving uay.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gates and
daughters Grace and Esther, have
gone to Forest Grove for a Thanks
giving visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan P. Stouffer went
to st. Helens, Wednesday for visit
at the home of their daughter, Mrs.
Warren Quick.
Miss Matte Walker and S. o. Wal
lace, of Lebanon, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. J. B. Thompson at the Hotel
Gail this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Grier and Ell. A
Packard, of Falls City, were in Dallas
Wednesday, enroute for Portland fol
a few days visit.
We want your Poultry, Dressed
Hogs and Veal. Can always get you
top market price. Will pay you every
week. W. 7. Turner & Company, IA.
Front Street, Portland, Oregon. Ref
erence, Ladd & Tilton Bank. 11-17-8
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-27
polk County Observer
,u,ol1 at rink tonight.

basketball at rink tonight.
legal blanks for ale at this office
Koltz. piano tuning. Orders at Dan
ha''N' 10-29-tf
iel's.
ovnerienced nurse. Phone 355,
AL % 1l-3-8t
Mutual.
Basketball on rollers at the ooios'
seum rink tonight.
JG VanOrsdel was a passenger to
Portland, Wednesday.
DR. G. A. Mock has gone to Portland
for few days visit.
Homer Link, of Pedee, was visitor
in Dallas, Wednesday.
Moss Walker, of Falls City. was a
dallas visitor Tuesday.
JR sibley went to Portland yester-
day for few days visit.
TRY sack of White Lily Flour fol-
Gale AT Simonton & Scott's.
T., Rogers went to Portland, We'd
nesday. on a business VISIT
Mr. and Mrs. J. g. Uglow are
visiting relatives in Portland.
George Nessling went to Portland
Yesterday for few days visit.
Miss Maude Gage went to McMinn-
Vile Yesterday for short visit
Harry Dolph was a passenger to
Portland, Wednesday morning.
Born, Wednesday, November S5, to
Mr. and Mrs. James Ross, son.
Fine suburban tracts, to 10 acres.
Easv payments. II. G.. CAMPBELL.
1O-23-tf
G. J. Pugh. of Falls City, was a
businessvsitor in Dallas, Wednesday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. William Nc
Queen, of Mccoy, Wednesday, son.
Simonton & Scott carry White Lily
Flour-the best brand on the market.
11-13-St
H. M. Lawrence and family have
returned from months stay at New
port.
Roy Wassam wentto Newberg, We'd
nesday, to spend Thanksgiving with
relatives.
Nice 1O-acre garden tract with good
house for rent for one year. FL. G.
CAMPBELL. H-lf-I
Miss Bessie Gooch has secured en-
ployment in Sibley & Eakin's law and
abstract office.
The congregation of the Presby-
terian church has issued call to the
Rev. N. S. Reeves of Portland, tc
serve as it's pastor in Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-27
Hayden Estate Worth $50, 900.

The will of Benjamin F. Hayden,
one time prominent attorney in this
vicinity, was filed yesterday with Pro-
bate Clerk Inez Boiler. The will
shows an estate valued at $4,000
which is left to his children and his
grandchildren, two grandchildren re-
ceiving portions of the estate repre-
sented by two deceased children. The
estate includes large amonnt of rea
property in Marion and Polk county
Considerable cash is represented IL
the bequests-Statesman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-27

Isaac Dyck, a prominent farmer
and one of the leaders among the
people of the German colony in the
vicinity of Smithfield, died Wednesday
night after long and severe illness,
his death being due to uremia. He
was about SO years of age and is well
known throughout this vicinity
having resided near Smithfield for
many years. He is survived by a
wife and five children. The funeral
will be held at the home of the
deceased Saturday afternoon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-27

Workmen are busy preparing the
western room in the Williams build
ing for the installing Of the postoffice
equipments. Postmaster @. G. Coad
expects to be ready to make the move
to his new location during the first
week In December.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-27

Christy Stafrin, of Portland, is visit
ing at the home of his mother, Mrs
nj. B. Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-27
VAUDETTE

Beginning Monday, November
90, we change programs Monday,
Wednesday and Friday and for
that reason we will be unable to
publish our programs as we have
done heretofore. When you wish
TO enjoy a few pleasant hours spend
the evening with us. We give a
first-class show with latest songs
and best reels obtainable from
Portland. We have the largest
moving picture theater in Dallas
and are here TO stay and stand Tor
the best interests OF the city.
w. N. BROWN, Prop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-04
JAIL FOR KlBBE
Barilord Chauffeur Who Ran Down . Woman Gets Four
 wonlhS.

Hartford, Dec 4.-Willlam E. kibbe, who pleaded guilty to the charge of manslaughter a few days ago, was to-day sentenced to four months in jail. His automobile kill ed Mrs Eliza F. Smith on October l9. This is the second chauffeur sentenced this week. Before passing sentence the court reviewed the case thoroughly. He said that it con tained many extenuating circum- stances and was one that appealed for sympathy. The court dwelt upon the element of selfishness displayed by chauffeurs, which was marked in some instances and which must be checked. Kibbe's manly conduct af- ter the accident and since was ap- plauded. The court spoke of his ex- cellent reputation and gave him the benefit of all that had been brought out in his favor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-04
WORK OF FIRE BUGS
nsIi . Dozen Fires h Bristol Wiibln . Few Monihs -
 $is.0ee Loss Today.

Bristol, Dec 4.-Whether the ire which broke out early to-day in the extreme outskirts of the borough, burning two double apartment houses and practically gutting a lhird with consequent loss in the neighborhood of $15,000 was, with the four or five fires which have oc- cured during the past two months, the work of fire bug, Is expected to be determined by the investigation which the police have begun into the circumstances surrounding the fires. As nearly as can be learned this mornings fire started in two fam fly house under construction by C.. Heiser and which was almost com> pleted spreading from that to anoth- CT two family house owned by Heiser and occupied by him and by Fred Kerns. The third house was that of H. E. Markham. The losses are partially covered by insurance. All of the fires 1t is sy have broken out during the early forming and at all most identical 7 urs. The police yare now of the pinion that the fires have been set a each case,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-04
BARN BURNED DOWN.
Brush Fire the Cause-Fire Depart
 ment Not Called.

A large barn on the upper part of Cooke street owned by Joseph A. Brennan and Mrs Annie Moran was burned during the night. The barn was ignited by brush fire and none apparently knew anything about the blaze until they saw the barn in ashes this morning. John Moran, who lives nearby, saw the brush fire last evening before going to bed, but did not think it at all serious and conse- auently did not notify Mir Brennan. But the fire evidently spread rapidly and reaching the barn went through it in jig time, as it was full of hay. None of the fire companies heard any thing about it, but even if they had could have rendered very little ser vice as there was no water to be had. Mir Brennan first heard of the destruction of the barn this morning when he was notified by Mir Moran. The barn and its contents were val ued at about $500. The loss Is partly covered by insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-04
TO BURY WIRES
Telephone Company Asks Fer. mission to Build Conduit 10
 The City Sireeis.

The Southern New England Tele- phone Co. desiring of engaging in the undertaking business on large scale, has filed petition with the city clerk asking permission to build a conduit in Grand street for the pur- pose of burying all the overhead wires belonging to them in that part of the street abutting on the library property. So far no action has been taken on it, but the mayor has re- quested the street committee to look into the situation and report to him as soon as possible what they think or or anybody else connected with the city government took any particular notice of application from the tele- phone company since they made the fight against Waterbury at Hartford when the aldermen wanted to get permission to build conduits in the streets and rent them to private cor porations What action will be taken on this is something nobody knows, but if 1t should develop during the investigation that it would be ben eft to Waterbury to put the wires underground it is hoped that the mayor and others who may have to do with this matter will forget the past for the time being and get the wires out of sight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-04
TO CHANGE HIS QUARTERS
Young RooseveIt's Fine New Apart
 ments in Thompsonville.

Thompsonville, Dec 1.-The new quarters to be occupied by Theodore Roosevelt, Jr, at the home of Robert F. King on Enfield street are about completed after a thorough papering and renovation. The room to be oc- cupied by the young man is papered with tapestry scenery paper at the top, with rail plate through the center, below which will be green paper on a most gorgeous pattern, somewhat like carpet in appearance and pattern. The private bathroom. is also fitted in an elegant manner with the latest sanitary appliances. His present quarters being in close proximity to the mills, many hun dreds of people in 'Thompsonville have never seen young Roosevelt, but his new stopping place is about one mile from the mills and the towns people will see more of the young man. Roosevelt will change his residence from the board of di- rectors' quarters on Pleasant street to his new location the first of next week, and he will find them more congenial and attractive place of abode. His present sleeping quar- ters are next to Franklin Hall, the only public dance hall in town, and as the hall is occupied by dances and entertainments during the week sleep is almost impossible until q late hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-04
LOOK FOR CONFESSION
Officials in Paris 1biDk They Bave . Scheme 10 Make
 Madame SleinhelI Talk.

Paris, Dec 4.-The examination oi Madame Steinheil at the Palace of Justice by Magistrate Andre was con- tinued to-day. It is generally Le- lieved at the palace that she alone planned and executed the murder of her husband and her mother in this city last May,crimes that have thrown France into a furore of excitement because of their possible political bearing. The strictest secrecy TO- garding the proceedings have been maintained, but it is known that Madame Steinheil has hown re- markable icoolness and self-posses- sion under the cross-examination.
 The scene and surroundings of tho crime are to be reconstructed in the Steinheil residence and Madame Steinheil will be further interrogated under the conditions. It is hoped that this will bring out full con- fession.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-04
WARSHIPS START
They Bruised Alepg szuela's Shore VIII Make . Demon.
 slratIon al Msracaibo
SITUATION STRAINED

Willemstad, Dec 4.-Three Dutch warships, the battleship Jacob von Heemskerk and the cruisers Fries land and Geldefland have made a demonstration against Venezuela. Together they steamed yesterday along the coast from Puerto Cabello to La Guaira at a distance of 5000 yards from the shore. The Jacob van Heemskerk returned here this morn ing.
 The two cruisers are going to Mar acaibo where they will make simi- lar demonstration. This news was brought to Willemsted by the battle ship
 The situation between Venezuela and the Netherlands has been strain ed for some time The trouble arose directly representative of Holland, but other incidents have added to the i'll feeling.
 The Netherlands government threatened President Castro with a naval demonstration but delayed taking actual steps pending efforts to straighten out the difficulties. President Castro's reply to the last | communication from Holland was to the effect that the Netherlands send to Caracas special agent empowered to treat with him.
 President Castro is at the present time absent from Venezuela, having | left La Guiara November 23 on board the steamer Guadeloupe for Bordeaux He gave it out that he was going to | France to secure skilled medical at
 tention. Vincente Gomez is acting president of Venezuela during his | absence.
 | Venezuela has made preparations to resist any act of hostility. The
 forts at La Guiara, Puerto Cabello and Maracaibo are prepared to re-
 taliate if Holland takes extreme l measures
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-04
OIL SUIT DROPPED
Obio Authorities Say Company Has RewedIed Some oi Ils
 Illegal Practices.

Findland, O., Dec 4.-Standard Oil Co prosecutions in this, Hancock. county came to sudden termination to-day when at the request Of Prose. cutting Attorney David all the indict- ments against the company were nolled. Judge Duncan made the en- try.
 Prosecutor Dayid's action resulted from the fact that the alleged illegal practices that he sought to correct have, 1t is declared, all been elim- mated, and further that suits against the Standard Co are now being prose- cuted by the attorney-genera; of tho United States, the attorney-general of Ohio and the federal courts of Missouri