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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09
NEW PRESIDENT FOR COLLEGE
Rev. A. A. Winter, of Portland,
Chosen to Succeed DIR. c. A. Mock
In Dallas.

Rev. H. A. Deck, formerly of Dal-
las, but for the past four years In
charge of the First Evangelical
church OF Salem, has been assigned to
the First Church of Portland, to sue
ceed Rev. A. A. Winter, who will
assume the responsibility of the pres
idency of Dallas College during the
coming year. DR.. G. A. Mock, the
president of the college at this time,
has been granted years leave OF
absence. and will probably spend that
time in the East
In recent interview for the Ore
gonian, Rev. G. G. Polling, the newly
appointed presiding elder, said:
"I regard Mr. Deck as one OF the
ablest, If not the ablest man we nave
in the Oregon Conference. He mas
lust finished four successful years at
Salem, Rev. A. A. Winter, retiring
pastor, elected acting president OF
Dallas College, will remain In Port
land for at least two months and VIII
assist Mr.. Deck in the completion OF
the new stone church, now being
built in the Ladd Addition"
DR.. Polling, who was made Presid-
ing Elder for the entire Oregon Con-
ference, taking the work OF the Two
former Presiding Elders on MS
shoulders, said yesterday that he had
not vet decided where he would locate
his family, but that it would be elthei
in Portland or Dallas, with a prefer
ence for the latter, as it will afforc
opportunity for his children to atteno
Dallas College, although there is
strong pressure being brought t'
retain him in Portland.
considering the extent OF the worl
Conference placed on my shoulders,
shall likely live under my hat and il
nv grip. no matter where my famil.
NAV live," said DR.. Polling. m. d
Ballantyne was made manager OF th
proposed interdenominational maga
zine. but it remains for the conferenc
of the Evangelical Association an
the United Brethren people to endors
,, the publication, the same as our Con
/, ference did, before we can go ahea
with the magazine"
Rev. A. A. Winter, elected actini
president of Dallas College durin
!, the absence of Professor G. A. MocF
will devote most of his time to increas
, ing the endowment of the college. MI
: Winter spent four years at Dalla
!, and knows the needs OF the schoC
> thoroughly.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09
CORRESPONDENCE
INDEPENDENCE.

Mrs. Sherman Hays was visiting IN
Salem last week.
H. Hirschberg was an over sunday
visitor 10 Portland.
Miss Bessie Butler was a Portland
visitor over Sunday.
Mrs, G. L. Hawkins, of Dallas. Wis
it,i in Independence this week.
Mrs. P. M. Kirkland is visiting her
parents in Portland this week.
Rev, Dunsmoore, the new pastor OF
the Presbyterian church. will I'LL that
pulpit Sunday.
Mrs. P. H Drexler entertained the
ladies' 500 Club at her home Wednes-
dly afternoon.
Mr., anil Mrs. J. M. Stark went to
Portland, Sunday, where Mr.. Stark
will receive medical treatment.
DR.. D. Ireland and little daughter
returned to their home in Portland,
Wednesday. after a visit with rela-
tives in this vicinity.
W. A. Messner and family have
moved to McMinnville, Mr.. Messner
has purchased the Miller dry goods
business at that place.
Craven & Moore have moved their
confectionery store to the Rosendorf
building, while new brick is being
built on their former location.
A local minstrel show was given al
the opera house Monday evening
under the auspices of the ladies o1
the Presbyterian church. There was
crowded house and the program
was excellent Wednesday evening
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09
MONMOUTH.

M. W. Conder, OF Corvallis, was a
Monmouth visitor Saturday.
D. M. Hampton was a business
visitor In Portland last week.
Rev. J. L. Burns, of Kings Valley,
was a visitor 10 Monmouth, Saturday
t. A. Riggs has rented the Craven
hopyard this year and is having it
cultivated.
FIJI. Miles, OF Myrtle Point, Douglas
county, is business visitor in Mon
mouth this week.
Charles Newman is improving
nicely and expects to be able to be
out in few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Robertson, OF Pedee,
visited over Sunday with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Robertson.
Jesse Simpson, of Albany. visited
over Sunday with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Reuben Simpson.
S. Kohnke and family, of Marion
Station, have rented and are occupying
the Nichols property in this city.
G. Tate is home from Portland this
week visiting with his family, Mr.
Tate is working for the Hazelwooe
Creamery Company.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09
Lahnrer Seriously Hurt.

DR.. A. B. Starbuck, returning from
professional visit to Black Rock
Wednesday, reported that Joseph
Moieski, an employee of the Falls
City Lumber Company, who was
seriously injured last week, is i'm
proving rapidly and that hope for his
recovery is extremely good. Mojeski
slipped and fell while crossing a
trestle on one of the logging roads
above Black Rock last week, striking
on the rocks thirty feet below. His
skull was fractured at the base and
he sustained a number of serious
bruises and other injuries. His rapid
rally and improvement under such
adverse conditions are regarded Of
very remarkable.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09
FALLS CITY.
fFalls City News.)

Born, April 5, to Mr. and Mrs.
Blake, daughter.
Mrs. E. A. LaDow is visiting her
sisters in Monmouth.
Miss Cecil Courier spent few days
in Portland this week.
Miss Edna Hayes, of Dallas, visited
friends in Falls City, Saturday.
Miss Sadie Myers was up from
Dallas this week visiting friends.
F. K. Hubbard has been putting
out an orchard and large patch OF
strawberries.
Ed Sampson, our road supervisor,
has had several large wheel scrapers
at work the last week on the roads
east of town preparing them for the
rock work.
The educational rally for the Bridge
port section of the School Officers,
Parents and Teachers Association
will be held at the Bridgeport school
house April 10, at 10 o'clock a. m.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09
Iadies Aid society Entertains.

The members Of the Ladies Aid
Society of the Methodist Church gave
a pleasant reception at the home OF
Mrs. Robert Howe last Friday after
noon In compliment to Mrs. Sphar,
the wife Of the newly appointed
minister and Mrs. J. A. Lynch, who
recently returned from an extended
stay in California. The afternoon
was spent in a pleasant social man
uer and light refreshments we're
served. About so guests were present.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09
Injured BY WOOdsaw.

Lou Plaster received severe cut on
his right arm while working on a
woodsaw at the Willamette Valley
sawmill, Tuesday. In reaching under
the saw his forearm struck it slightly
and before he could disengage himself
the teeth had ripped through the
heavy muscles just below the elbow
LAYING the flesh open clean to the
bone. The young man was taken to
a physician at once and the wound
carefully attended to. The injured
arm is improving nicely and he will
be able to resume his work in a few
weeks.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09

A number of valuable dogs in this
city have fallen victims to some
unknown poisoner lately. The mis-
creant has not yet been discovered.
Joseph Radek moved Tuesday to
Salem where he will make his home
in future. He has sold his bakery to
Messrs. W. J. and Chauncey Mulkey.
Monmouth is rapidly coming to the
front as a business center with a can
merry, evaporator. creamery and tile
and brick yard in operation and a
handle factory. flour mill, ice plant
and other industries in immediate
prospect.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09
L. ID. Brown Resigns

LID. Brown rendered an amended
resignation from the Office Of auditor
and police Judge at the nesting OF the
CITY council, Wednesday night. The
resignation was accepted aud Charles
Gregory, Mr.. Browns newly elected
successor was sworn 10 and assumed
the duties Of the Office yesterday morn
lug. Mr.. Brown is bringing bis
business affairs 10 Dallas to a close
as rapidly as possible aud expects 70
leave early next week to assume bis
new position 10 Idaho.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09
Rishop Heil's Appointments.

Bishop W. F. He'll, who presided
over the annual conference Of the
Evangelical Church in st. Johns, last
week, started Wednesday on a tour OF
the state. Following are his appoint
ments in Polk county: Thursday,
April 8, Dallas; Friday, April 9, Lew
isville and Bridgeport; Monday,
April 70, Kings Valley; Tuesday,
April 10, Independence; Wednesday,
April IA, Buena Vista; Thursday,
April l5, Suver. Bishop He'll expects
this tour to be the last he will make
in Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09

the ladies of the chuurh gave those
taking part in the minstrel banquet
at the Masonic hall.
Three candidates were initiated into
the Rebekah lodge Tuesday evening,
and Mrs. G. W. Conkey, Mrs. W. R.
Allin and Mrs. D. A. Hodge were ap-
pointed delegates TO the Grand lodge.
The lodge voted to donate their library
of some 225 books to the new public
library. After the initiation dainty
lunch was served and pleasant social
time enjoyed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09
CITY COUNCIL MEETS
Sewer Assessment Errors Are Cor
rected at Adjourned Meeting
Wednesday Night.

An ordinance was passed by the
City Council at an adjourned meeting
Wednesday night, for the purpose OF
correcting few errors in the appor-
tionment of the recent sewer assess
ment. The ordinance provides that
the parties whose property was over
assessed shall be credited with having
paid amounts sufficient to bring their
actual assessments down to a more
equitable figure.
The names of the property holders
benefited by the ordinance and the
amounts remitted from their first
ocsacament follow.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09

The excavation on the new reservoir
west of the city is now practically
completed and W. L. Soehren, super
intendent of the water company will
nut a crew of men at work as soon as
possible and rush the masonry work
to completion, so that the reservoir
may be ready for use before the
beginning of the summer season.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09
Baseball Season viii Open.

The initial baseball game 10 the
new park in North Dallas Sunday
at 2 80 .. NJ, between the Dallas team
and the aggregation representing the
Alco Club, OF Albany, should be
largely attended as the Success Of the
season rests greatly on the support
given the players in their first games.
The local nine is well prepared for
the contest, and q fast and exciting
game is anticipated
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09

A resolution was also pdSSeu u00ioi-
ing the sums of the assessments
against a number Of the property
holders in the new sewer districts
delinquent and authorizing the police
Judge to take necessary steps for their
collection.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09

A large new line OF laces, embroid'
cries and buttons. Dallas Mercantile
Company's Store.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09

rro Goods that can be found in the leading clothing
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-09
i hv the bgh-rent city stores-thats point well

70 or New York, are now on display in Dallas Prices
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-02-17
FIGHT PROHIBITION
IN LEGISLATURE
ANTI.sALo N LEAGUE OFFICER.
SAYS TIE LIoUoR MEN
ARE ORGANIZED.

Atlanta, FEB. i6-That The liquor
len in this state are powerfully or
gan zea, ana that cunning EFFORT win
he made 70 haze the coming legislA-
tuge change the prohibition law 10 a
local option law, and also allow the
manufacture of domestic wine, were
among several startling statements as
made Monday BY Rev. c. NJ. Ledoet-
ter, an agent Of the Georgia Anti
Saloon league, woo addressed the
Methodist ministers.
The llquor men have the name Of
every man in this state who Is OPP
posed to them, said Mr. Ledbetter,
and they have the nephew Of Uni
ted States senator working in the
state In their interests They are
gong to tackle the Legislature in two
places. They're going TO suggest local
option as the best foe of whisky, and
they are going TO suggest the manu-
facture Of domestic wine.
u understand the governor elect
has sienifed that he will be glad 10
sign a bill allowing the manufacture
OF domestic wine. But the man who
viii make domestic wine will run a
blind tiger"
Mr.. Ledbetter said that there were
two cities in this state which disre-
garded the prohibition law. One is
Savannah and the other Augusta.
"They wouldn't keep but one law in
!. al tffI-nq
would be a law hanging every preacher
who came within twenty-five miles o.
the city They'd keep that law
Mr. Ledhetter scored the recorder o.
Augusta, who, he said, the otaer da'
apologized 70 a man he fined for a liz
nor violation.
MI Ledtetteg said That he made Is
business OF interviewing rallroae
conductors. and they told him that
where they used to carry four dGunkeu
men day, now, since prohibition
came. they carried about four every
month.
Mr.. Ledbetter said that crime had
showed an alarming increase in Jack
sonyille the past year, and that, incl
dentally, Jacksonyille's bank clearinss
had fallen off 100000. He contrast
ed the condition in Atlanta, where
prohibition reigned, and where crime
had decreased nearly half, and bank
clearings, Notwithstanding the money
that had been sent 70 Jacksonville for
liquor, had increased 100000.
mi. i
increase of clearings, he said, had
been shown in Macon, Augusta. Albany
and Rome and Brunswick
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-02-17

The buoy tender Wistaria. which IS
again al work in the district. Is expect
ed to arrive in port tomorrow on one
of her regular trips.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-02-17

The schooner Henry 3. lFiske. Capt
Moody, sailed yesterday for BestJ.
with a cargo Of lumber
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-02-17

The Bee line steamer ogeechee,
Captain Pickett, arrived in port yes
terday from New York with a general
cargo.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-02-17

The schooner George A. McFaddon.
which is well known in this port, ar
rived IN Jacksonville Monday after ex-
periencing fierce gale at sea. Helon
Cock, the mate OF the schooner, was
swept overheard and drowned durin.
the gale.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-02-17
INTERSTATE MEMBERSHIP
INCREASE PASSES HOUSE

Washington, D c. Feb 1.-THE
house today passed the bills increas-
ing the membership Of the interstate
commerce commission from seven to
Rine.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-02-17
BILL REQUIRING WIRELESS
EQUIPMENT PASSED HoDS

Washington, d. G., Feb. eth,
house this afternoon passed The BIZ
requiring wireless equipment on al
ocean passenger steamers after a he
debate.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-02-17
NEWS AND NOTES
ALONG THE BAY
eATcH or LITTLE ITEMS or IN
TEREsT PICKED W ALONG
THE RIVER FRONT.

The Grace, a pretty little gasoline
schooner yacht, owaed By G. Z. Siof-
gan, OF New York, put into port yes
tefday for supplies. Size is eound u
Florida
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-02-17

Your house and sign painting, paper
hanging, calsominlng grain work and
all kinds of fancy painting. Prices
eight. Give MS a trial. We guarantee
al work. See US or drop e card Ad-
iressH N. Teylcr, P. O. Box No. I,
Brunswick, Georgia.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-02-17
Fsavolfe al ctld steeI.

"Yom only hope said three doc
tors to Mrs NJ f. Fisher. Detroit
Mich. suffering from severe recta'
trouble, lies IN, an operation Then
used DR.. Kings New Life Pills. she
srites, tin wholly cured" They pre-
ven. appendicitis. cure constipation
aud headache 25c at Roses Drug
Store.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-02-17

Biscuits baked right in three min
utes every day next week at our store.
Georgia Hardware Company.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-02-17

The schooner Governor BROOKS
which now in port taking on : cargi
of cross-ties. is one OF The largest five
masters aficat. She is a very hand
some vessel and will sail In a few
days with big cargo.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-02-17

The schooner Lady Shea, which has
been loading ties. sailed yesterday fol
Wilson City Bahama islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27

the capture Of Managua. The story has
it that Madriz believes that Estrada's vic
tory at Rama was due mainly TO the
handling of modern guns by American ex-
perts, and that his only chance OF success
is by the employment of similar agencies.
The only drawback to the plan is that 1t
involves heavy expense and the MICA
raguan exchequer Is said to have been en-
tirely emptied by Zelaya before his de-
parture.
4 telegram received at the State De-
partment says that aon of an Ameri-
.an citizen living in Granada was recent
ly beaten and arrested there. presumably
under orders of the new officials recently
Installed by Madriz, Zelaya's successor.
The boy was not registered as an Ameri-
can at the United States consulate, but
this fact will not prevent the consulate
officials from taking cognizance or the
matter. The State Department as yet
has issued no orders with respect to 1t.
Marching to Meet Rebels.
from Leon are being sent eastward. pre-
sumably to interrupt Estrada in his march
on Managua.
The government of Salvador, another
telegram states. has given permission for
the marines from the L. S. S. Buffalo
to encamp on any one Of its islands in the
Gulf of Fonseca, Manguera, Conchaguita
or Puntas Sacate. This permission is not
restricted to any particular period, but
the encampment will be continued as long
as it may be convenient to the United
States government. The removal of the
ma rines from the Buffalo was made neces-
sary for reasons of health and santa
ton.
The gunboat Princeton. which was sent
from Corinto to San Juan del Sur just
before Zelaya left the former port TO.
Saina Cruz. left San Juan del Sur yes
terday for Corinto. Although not admit
ted al the Navy Department. it is be-
lieved that her special mission to San
Juan was for the purpose of fling at the
cable station a report from Rear Admiral
kimball commanding the naval forces in
Nicaragua giving a comprehensive ac-
count of the situation in Nicaragua fol-
lowing the change of administration
Definite and reliable information on that
point is desired by the President and Sec
retary Knox In determining the further
course of action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27
CUNO H. RUDOLPH
FOR COMMISSIONER
President Taft Definitely Decides
Upon His Appointment to
One Civil Position.
NAME OF MIR. HEMPHILL
NO LONGER CONSIDERED
w. v. Cox and Other Local Men in
Foreground-Macfarland and
West Hold Over.

CunO III. Rudolph has been definitely
decided upon by President Taft as one
of the two civil Commissioners of the
District to be appointed by him. Be-
yOnd this the President is undetermined
and mt present il giving consideration
to the names of w. v. Cox and several
other local men.
The President has again made it known
however, that if possible he wishes to APP
point a local lawyer OF standing along
with Mr.. Rudolph. The question Of the
eligibility Of John j. Hemphill has been
decided against Mr.. Hemphill, the Presi-
dent .preferring to do nothing that Will
establish an unsatisfactory precedent
that might cause citizens Of the District
trouble in the future.
Maj. Judson, Engineer Commissioner of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27
BLIZZARD COSTS
MILLIONS IN LOSS
AND THIRTY LIVES
Damage by Storm and Tidal
Wave Around Boston Is
$5,00O,000.
SCHOONER GOES DOWN
WITH CREW OF TWELVE
Fatalities From Storm Exposure in
New York and Philadelphia.
RAILROADS IN BAD SHAPE
Heavy Fall of Snow Throughout the
East and North Delays Traffic
on All Lines-Virginia
Cities Suffer
Fatalities From Storm Exposure in
New York and Philadelphia.
RAILROADS IN BAD SHAPE
Storm Passing Out to Sea.

''Thc great storm of the last
three days in passing off the Ca
madam maritime provinces. but
there has been another general fall
in the pressure I'm the interior. ac-
companied by light SHOWS over the
northern districts. In the south.
southwest and the extreme central
west the weather was fair
1T is considerably warmer in the
central valleys and the southwest,
and somewhat colder in the lake
region and the Atlantic states. with
freezing temperature to the interior
of central Florida
THE weather Will be cloudy and
unsettled tonight and Tuesday from
the lake region and the upper Ohio
valley eastward, with occasional.
though mostly light. snow
Weather Bureau Report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27
CRUSHED UNDER CAR.
One Passenger Killed and Others
Injured.

DETROIT, December 27.-Frank Ken
dali. twenty-eight years old. of Ply
mouth, Mich. was crushed today: Rich
ard Roe. seven years old, Of Detroit, had
one hand cut off and Is In a critical con-
dition and a score of other passengers
were less seriously hurt as the result of
an fnterurban car on the Detroit United
railway jumping the tracks and tipping
over last night on a curve four miles
north of the village of Wayne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-27
Suicide Before Christmas Tree.

NEW YORK, December 27.-William
Chochola. seventeen-year-old linotype
operator. sat down in an armchair fac
ing the Christmas tree his landlady had
provided for her children late this after
noon and shot himself In the right tenn
pie, dying instantly. A note on the table
la his room read:
They vii! never see ME again; it must
be DONE
Chochola came from Austria two years
ago. No motive for the suicide is
known.