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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20
MAY SOON EXTEND ELECTRIC
MIR. Hill Pleased With Conditions in
willamette Valley.

Extension of the Oregon Electric
Railway up the willamette Valley may
be an early result of the Thursday
visit to Salem of James j. Hill, head OF
the Great Northern system, and a
party of Portland and Eastern OFF,
cials, says the Oregonian.
When Mr.. Hill returned to Portland,
he was highly enthusiastic over the
prosperous conditions he found in the
valley
THE Willamette Valley is all right,
he declared. II never saw il looking
better or brighter. l was glad to see
II so. II shows that the people are
grasping the idea of returning to the
soil and of cultivating the land. This
ought to be practiced more"
I'VE must see business ahead of us
before we are able to spend money in
improvements" he said. I'VE can't go
into il blndly The railroads must
have certain amount of assurance
that a new piece of work will pay be-
fore they can be justified in executing
IT,"
Asked whether he was favorably in
clined toward the eventual extension
OF the Oregon Electric up the william
ette Valley he said:
Eventual. eventual hope II will
be better than eventual But that all
depends upon the country and the peo-
Pile themselves"
Are you ready to announce the ex-
tension OF the oregon Electric then?"
Mr.. Hill was asked.
= don't like To talk about H. Il
always makes lot OF trouble when We
do those things. and IL always costs
us lot OF money" he replied.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20
IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL RITES
Fred Ellis, Victim of Runaway Acct
dent, Buried Sunday.

Funeral services over the remains OF
the late Fred Ellis, who died in the
Dallas Hospital, Thursday, December
16, 1910, were conducted in Chap
mans chapel Sunday afternoon by the
Reverend Edgar w. Miles, pastor OF
the First Presbyterian Church of this
city
| An appropriate and touching sermon
was preached by the pastor and beau
tiful music was furnished by the
church orchestra and choir. While
Mr.. Ellis had been a stranger in Dal-
las, many people were present to show
their respect for the memory of good
man who had died far from home and
kindred. At the conclusion of the SER
vice, the remains were taken to Dallas
cemetery for burial.
The accident which finally resulted
in the death of Mr. Ellis occurred on
the farm of C. w. Minnich, four miles
south of this city, on the 24th day of
October. Mr.. Ellis was employed as a
laborer on the farm at the time While
hauling a load of water late in the
evening" the wagon became cramped
in making a short turn and one of the
barrels was overturned. The spilling
of the water on the wagon tongue
frightened the horses and they started
to run. Mr.. Ellis clung to the lines
and was thrown to the ground. The
heavy wagon passed over his body,
breaking one leg and injuring his
spine.
The unfortunate man was at once
taken to Mr.. Minnich's home, where
surgeons hastily summoned from this
city dressed his injuries. 1t was be-
lieved for time that he had chance
of recovery, but the injury to his spine
proved to be of a serious nature and
the patient continued to grow worse.
A short time ago, he was removed to
the Dallas Hospital, where he died
morning.
Mr.. Ellis was a native of Indiana
and was born October II, 1859. He
was for many years resident of
Michigan, in which state he lived a
near neighbor to Mr.. G. W. Minnich.
He came to Oregon last July, leaving
a divorced wife and five children in
Mr.. Minnich speaks in the highest
praise of the dead mans reputation
for honesty and general uprightness.
He says Mr.. Ellis was a worthy, indus
trious citizen, respected by all who
knew him. His death is deeply
no money in securing the best of treat
ment for him after the accident which
finally resulted in his death.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20

The Capital Journal no longer uses
bold-faced type in its editorial col
umns. The change for the better Is
noticeable. When the Colonel desires
to shout, he now uses italics But, as
the Observer long ago remarked, the
editor of the Journal has sufficient
command of the English language to
make himself clearly understood with
out departing from the use of ordinary
Roman type. When the Colonel takes
his pen in hand he never fails to make
his readers know what he is talking
about. Even the italics are unneces-
sary.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20
POLK poRKERs IN DEMAND.

A shipment of half dozen blue.
blooded" Poland China swine from q
Polk County breeder to farmers in Ma
rion County and also to a farmer in
Washington (state) partly indicates
that there is strong demand for such
pork producers. The shipper said that
during all of the years that he has
been engaged in swine raising he never
experienced so great call for livestock
of this class. This is a very good indi-
cation that many OF the farmers
throughout the Pacific Northwest are
becoming more and more convinced
that there are large financial returns
In raising the very best livestock
Salem Statesman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20

An item to the effect that Dallas
has voted to 1 for public water sup
ply is going the rounds of the Oregon
newspapers. 1t would be hard to guess
where this bit of information got its
start. Dallas settled the water ques-
tion for all time, about eight years ago,
when its people voted to install grav-
ity, mountain-water system. The in
structions of the voters were promptly
carried out by the council and Dallas
is no longer worrying about a water
sIInnlV
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20

An exchange thinks 1t strange that
farmer delegates to the various good
roads conventions should take the in
itiative in advocating automobile high
ways. There is nothing strange about
1t. The farmer knows that a road
placed in condition for all-the-year
automobile traffic would be good for
his business as well, and he farther
knows that within the next ten years
a majority of automobile users in Or
egon will be farmers
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20

The lawyers of Portland want the
legislature to provide two more judges
for the Multnomah circuit court and
two more for the supreme bench of
the state. The legislature will proba-
bly, refuse to create the additional
offices. Then the lawyers will carry
their request to the people-and the
people will probably grant it. At
least, the recent favorable vote on the
supreme court amendment would indi-
cate as much
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20

A medium-sized dog, of bull terrier
type. Color, yellow, and hair short.
ing to his recovery. j. B. Embree, Air
lie, Oregon. Phone 2 on Camp. 11-25tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20

1t now seems certain that Congress
win reject the Arizona constitution,
with its initiative and referendum, re-
call, and other populistic trimmings.
'Twould serve the people of that terri
tory right to keep them out of the
Union until they have learned as much
common sense as has been exhibited
by their New Mexico neighbors
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20
Your Winters Wood.

Order your slab wood now and be
sure of having a good dry supply for
Winter. l can sell you either slabs,
blocks, or trimmings Can furnish any
other kind of wood desired. Plenty of
good oak and fir Send in your orders
by either phone. Mutual, 1876 Bell,
443. AUGUST BOMAN.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20

fuformafion Vas received In Dallas
this week that Mr. Prank Jones and
Ma cara r. hureuu we're married IN
Malheur Counfy recently. Mrs. Bur-
son is q daughter cf the late NJ. and
Ma John Scott and uas resident ~
Dallas for many years.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20

Two $500 lots for $3.50 each, on
Main street Pavement, sidewalk,
nice fruit trees. The best buy in
town. See S. b. Taylor, 901 Jefferson
street, Dallas. 11-22-1m.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20

The Home Rule association spent
$4,000 in the recent campaign in Ore
gon and the Prohibitionists expended
nearly $20,000-which indicates that
the reason both sides did not spend
more was because they did not have
more to spend
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20

"Out to Win" is the heading of a
poster announcing that Ernest r. Tay-
lor will speak in the Courthouse to-
night on the subject of Prohibition.
Is it possible that this brother hasn't
heard that the cruel war is over?
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20
Inr Sale.

House and lot on Washington St, 2
blocks from Court house so x 100 lot.
Bath complete. All modern improve
ments. A snap If taken at once.
1880 Inquire Brown & Sibley.
12-13-1m.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20

Buyer and seller can be brought to-
gether at a cost OF only a few cents by
placing an advertisement in the OBJ
servers Wanted" and For sale"
column. Try IL the next time you
have anything to buy or sell.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20
House for Sale.

Good, new Groom house on Shelton
street, for sale; woodshed and out
buildings; city water. Apply at this
office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20
Board and LODGING.

Board and lodging house two blocks
north of Courthouse on Jefferson St.
Mrs. C. Freeman, 207 Jefferson st.
11-22-1m.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20

Get your Christmas printing done
here.
Eyes examined by experts and
glasses fitted 60 relieve headaches. eye
aches and other reflex troubles caused
by eyestrain. We give you the best
service az moderate prices and guaran-
tee satisfaction Drs- Freeze a Rice.
az Stafrin's Drug Store. "Wednesday,
December 2lst.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20
tFNFWFHFWF8FWF
: BUSINESS LOCALS. :


advertisements under this head
are charged al the rate Of l cent per
word. nrst Insertion; - cent per word
Tor each insertion thereafter: 90
uords Or less. 81 per month No ad-
rertisement ineerted Tor les than rs
centA
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20

Persons indebted to the estate q the
late Dr. 7. v. n. Embree are requested
% can and settle their accounts with
Mra Annie Embree. i1-i-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20
For Sale.

General merchandise store; invoices
about $500 Would take some real
estate or trade Address Box 143, In
dependence, Oregon. 11-25-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20
House and Lot Wanted.

I have a client who wishes to pur-
chase a house and lot in Dallas. Call
at my law office or phone 1892. L. ID.
Brown.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20
Typewriter for Sale.

For sale, s1OO Oliver typewriter, in
good condition. Used less than a
year viii sell for $50. Inquire al
this office. 12-2-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20
Wanted.

All kinds of iron, rubber, brass, cop
per, zinc and hides. Highest cash
prices paid. A. N. Halleck, Monmouth,
Oregon. 3-12-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20
For Rent.

For rent, the Francis Wrightson
place of 24O acres, in Pedee precinct.
Oscar Hayter, Agent, Dallas, Oregon
9-23-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20
Wanted.

Wanted, 20 or 80 good, fresh dairy
cows r. A. Campbell, Sheridan, Ore
gon. 12-6-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20
Wood For Sale.

For sale, 16-inch, dry Oak wood. O..
DeHaven, two miles Southeast of Dali
las. 10-25-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-20

For Sale.
Oak and Cedar posts. Soehren
Warehouse Company. 11-18-tf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-26
Items Of Interest To
 Women And Society

Mir and Mrs Culpepper Exums Home-June Weddings Summer Exodus-Mr Wilson Browns Dinner At Country Cub-A New Chapter of U. D. c. S.-Mrs Cooper Hostess For Mrs. J. S. Foster-Mss Roberta Porter to Entertan-Miss Leila Woods Spent
 the Day Party-other Topics
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-26

CONTINUED ON PAGE 32.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-26
NEW CHAPTER DAUGHTERS
 OF THE CONFEDERACY

Tn keeping with the general broadening of Greater Birmingham in matters artis- tic, literary and patriotic, a new chapter of Daughters of the Confederacy has been formed, which in its rol lof membership promises 10 riva1 in zeal and patriotic enthusiasm the two fiourishing chapters now existing in our city
 The charter is made in the name of the 'Pettus- s-Roden chapter, Daughters of the Confectionery" for the late Edmund w. Pettus of Selma, the general, and the late B. r. Roden of Birmingham, the pri- vate.s Both from Alabama, both faith ful unto death to the cause to which their lives were consecrated, both held high in the esteem of their countrymen, both hon. ored in the hearts of these loyal women of the Pettus-Roden chapter.
 >-a r,eeti7~s of the new chapter will be held until fall, when everything will be in lr4ani4,ss TOT faithful and conscientious work The officers are:
 President, Mrs. Charles G. Brown.
 First vice president. Mrs. B. F. Roden.
 Second vice president. Mrs. N. W. Trim-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-26

Recording secretary, Mrs. Henry Dill.
 Corresponding secretary, Mrs. w. C.. Kilgore.
 Treasurer, Mrs. Wyle w. Williams.
 Historian, Mrs. John Sidney White.
 Director, Mrs. C. M Tardy.
 Registrar, Mrs. A. R. Moore.
 Chaplain, Mrs. William Hulsey.
 The following names have been placed on the charter: Mrs. Charles G. Brown, Mrs. Will Henry Brown, Mrs Jack Bow ron, Miss Alma Burgany, Mrs. William Bethea. Mrs. William Byrd, Jr., Mrs L.. A. Baker, Mrs. R. H. Carter, Mrs. J. B. Cobbs, Mrs. W. F. Conner, Mrs T. M. Davidson, Mrs. Charles D. Davis, Mrs. Henry Din, Mrs. Richard Fell, Mrs. J. Y. Harwel. Mrs. Howard Holmes, Mrs. Will liam Hulsey Mrs. Robert C. Hemphill. Miss Carrie Hill, Mrs. l.. A. Goldsmith. Mrs. W. c. Kilgore, Mrs. w. l.. Kelly, "rss ra'-' -''''s. Mrs. Charles Leeper, Hrs. A. R. Moore, Mrs. George Morrow, Hrs. H. N. McTyiere, Mrs. Robert Me
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-26
GOOD NEWS
 FOR THE DEAF

A celebrated New York aurist has been selected to demonstrate to deaf people that deafness is disease and can be cured rapidly and easily in your own home.
 He proposes to prove this fact bv sending to any person having trouble with their, ears a trial treatment of this new method absolutely free We advise all people who have trouble with their ears to immediately oddress pr. Edward Gardner. Suite 952, Mo- 40 West Thirty third street, New York City. and they will receive by return mail, abso- lutely free, Trial Treatment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-26

and beauty of the young women who were his guests. Each card bearing the name of a young girl was ornamented with a single half-blown rosebud, out of the cen ter of which looked a pretty young face. For the gentlemen the same idea was eff fected, and in addition a man was pie tured gathing the rosebud.
 Gathered about the table were MT. Brown, Miss Ellen Percy Miss Joy Tom linson, Miss Anne Richardson Miss Mar garet Latady, Miss Frances Dashiell, Miss Mary Kenney, Miss Daisy Moody, Mrs. Culpepper Exum. MT. Maurice Henderson. MT. Bestor Brown, MT Bert Throckmor- ton. MT Smith. MT. Allen, MT. Robert Badham and MT. Culpepper Exum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-26
ROSEBUD DINNER
 TO VISITING GIRLS

A beautiful dinner planned by Bir- mingham bachelor and given last evening at the Country club was MT. Wilson. Browns hospitality for visiting girls and their hostesses.
 It was a typical rosebud party. the half blown pink blossoms which are prettier than ever this June, making handsome central decoration and scattered over the table. The place cards were otahly love ly. They were painted by Mrs. Gresham, whose cards are well known for the ex- quisite finish and detail work which deco- rates them Thes cards for the Taft dn- be recalled. The ones used at MT. Browns dinner showed the same artistic feeling and were prettily suggestive of the youth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-26
Purity at Parker's".

hope arrived. the hostess suddenly ap- peared. being greeted with cheers of de- light and appreciation.
 A jolly ride of few moments, and tho procession of a single wagon drawn by old Dan, the Shetland pony with mini- ature wagon spiked team and all halted in front of the Cooper home, the climax
 indeed of a climb from one height to an- other, in a bewildering succession of novel experiences-an ideal country home,
 one in which the luxuries of town and country have been with taste and skill combined to meet every human need.
 Here Mir and Mrs. Preston the parents
 of Mrs. Cooper; Mrs. Fain, and Mir and Mrs Williams, the moving spirits of the mountain, joined the group. and surround by the glowing flowers of midsummer, the orchards, the gardens in front of beautiful vine-covered "Esparenza," Mrs. West made 'to pause and stay" another perfect moments experience.
 A regular "barbecue' was next served in the heart of the woods nearby, bounti- ful enough and savory enough to tempt and satisfy the appetites that the pure
 mountain air, mineral water and happy
 hours had whetted. gathering on the
 wide porches followed, where stories were told, and later ices were served, and tho home-going hour came round.
 The calendar marked that day as the longest of the year-Mrs. Cooper's guests counted 1t as the happiest, and nothing could have been healthier than the cheers that followed the toast to Mrs. Cooper, the peerless hostess.
 \ NOON WEDDING
 The marriage of Miss Della Fischer and Rev. J. H.. Harvey of Sh heffield,
 Ala, was one of the pretty events of the week. Miss Fischer was typical
 June bride, wearing soft gown of
 white laces over which floated a veil caught with orange blossoms. Her
 flowers were Bride roses. She was given
 in marriage by her father, Mir. Otto Fischer The wedding was solemnized at high noon in the presence of num- Der of friends gathered at the Church of the Advent Dr. Evans was the of- ficiant. .- :, .,s-t &
 Miss Sarah Muller Fischer gowned in pink silk and carrying an arm bou- uuet of pink carnations, was her siS- ter's maid of honor. MT. Harvey vas attended by MT. Felix Sherrod as best man. The two ushers were MT. VII. liam Fisch CT and MT. Ross Keith. Mas
 CONTINUED ON PAGl1 3z.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-26
Fly MYRTLE MILES.

incomplete without him. He is a club man and his connection with these organ izations has made him familiar figure at all of their functions, but more than this, he was always a leader in private entertaining. A bachelor said few days ago that MT. Exum has probably been an attendant at more weddings than any man in Birmingham, and by that alone one may measure his popularity to a de- gree. He was one of the The Bachelors, that little coterie who live so happily together in their handsome Highland ave- nne home. The personnel of The Baehe- lors has changed since he was among them, but several members of the group still remain. and their home life is con- ducted along the same principles of good fellowship and gracious hospitality that It was in those days, and MT. Ex1m lived with them until his marriage He was leader in the Bachelors ball, a famous entertainment of few years ago, and as- sociated as well with other important so- cial affairs, including the fashiona ble horse shows of a few years back. His interest has always, indeed, been given to anairs of benefit or pleasure to his friends or to the people. for Mir. Exum, whole-souled. sympathetic and generous. is too public-sprited to fail in his as- sistance to cause for the good of the community and too good friend to fail Tn ms interest in the pleasure of those for whom he cares. And so he has gained the regard of more people than is given 10 many men. A significant incident oc- cured few days before the recent cleo ton, when on the street corners the topA was the coming political event As two women stood waiting for a car frag- ment or conversation was waited to them rom little group. A man, evidently an artisan of one of the various crafts en- ployed about the city, approached ue>,n and was greeted with the remark: "We had just made a wager as to whether or not you would vote for Exum I said I would bet any money that you would" And the reply was a generous tribute
 vote for him, I should say I would. No man ever had a better friend than he has been to me- And so it is in every class. lie has won the regard of the people in the broadest sense, while retaining a po- sition of prominence in societys most ex
 clusiVe set. A beautiful wife and an Ideal home will be the greatest assist
 ance and the strongest incentive to the man who has been chosen by the Bir
 mingham people to preside over the city's destiny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-26

Cally, Miss Emma Mccarthy, Mrs. D. A. Oden, Mrs. Will Poe, Mrs. J. L. Park CT. Miss Kate Perry, Mrs. John Patton, Miss Maybelle Roden. Mrs. B. F. Roden, Mrs. Viola R. Redin, Mrs. Charles I. Smith, Mrs. Sarah Sweetzer, Mrs. c. M. Tardy, Miss Mary Tardy. Mrs B. F. Tyler, Mrs N. w. Trimble, Mrs. P. M. Vance. Mrs. Kate Wittichen, Mrs w. w. Westmoreland, Mrs Mamie Williams, Mrs. W. ". Williams. Mrs. John Sidney White, Mrs. Frank White. 3a4 2. MRS. E. H. COOPER ENTERTAINs
 Mrs. B. H. Cooper gave :, a spend the-da party at "Esparenza," her beautiful country home on the crest of Shades mountain. this week in honor of Mrs. J. S. Foster, the wife of the pas- tor of the First Presbyterian hurch Those invited to share the pleasures of the occasion with Mrs. Foster were the. officers of the Ladies All society of the First Presby yterian church. os which Mrs. Cooper is the president. a nd all member of standing committees. As sisting Mrs. Cooper, were Mrs. Evin Hale, Mrs. West and Mrs Harris. alrs. Cooper had requested her guests. aa 20 of them, to come in a party on tn @ train leaving Birmingham al 6:se a. m., and not one was daunted at the early hour of rising that this made im- perative. Instead. the expectations of a rare good time ran so high tl.at from the arrival at the station till the call of "All abroard. l.. and N, southbound; :; Graces, Oxmoor, etc.,. was filled with an exchange of experiences as to how the fear of getting left had inter- rupted the slumbers of the night be- fore.
 Reaching Oxmoor,s a pleasant rivalry exhibited itself as to who should grasp the hand of her hostess first when, be- hold! no hostess was to be seen. A look of dismay began to steal into the erst-