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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13
CHANGE OF NIGHT OFFICERS
Former Watchrnan Resigns Position
Under SorrowfuI Circumstances.

f. B. Van Nortwick has resigned
his position as nightwatchman in this
city and a Mr.. Stout, a new arrival In
Dallas, has been appointed by the
business men to take his place.
The circumstances surrounding Mr.
Van Nortwick's resignation are deeply
distressing to all who know him, the
charge having been made against him
of petty larceny from the Adams
Brobst hardware store A warrant was
issued for his arrest and he is now un-
der bonds, awaiting the return of Jus
tice Hardy Holman from the coast
when he will be tried on the charge.
The opinion is freely expressed by
Mr.. Van Nortwick's friends and by
those who know him most intimately
that he is suffering from temporary
ALTERATION of mind, brought about by
recent financial deals and illness
in his family. Papers calling for his
examination for insanity have been
issued and the matter is now pending
in the County Court.
Much sympathy is expressed for the
unfortunate man, and none who know
him well will admit for an instant
their belief that, he is dishonest at
heart. Neither is there blame for the
members of the firm which caused his
arrest, as these men could not well do
otherwise under the peculiar circum-
stances surrounding the case. The
whole ma ttar forms ono Of tboeo ,,ao,,
lar Instances where public opinion
Ihould suspend judgment until a full
investigation can be made.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13
STATE FAIR is A WINNER
Large Crowds Attend the Big EXPOSE
ton from Polk County,.

Visitors from Dallas to the Oregon
State Fair say that it is one of the
best exhibitions ever held in Salem.
The exhibits We're not all arranged
yesterday, but it is certain that the big
show will be seen at its best by to-
morrow. The crowd on the opening
day was a record-breaker.
: Large numbers of Polk County peo-
pie are attending the Fair this year
many of them being camped in the
grove near the grounds The Salem,
Dallas & Falls City railroad is giving
excellent service, making it possible
for visitors to attend the exhibition ali
day and spend the night at home.
Special attractions have been ar
ranged for every day of the week, and
the program will end Saturday after
noon with the best automobile racing
ever seen on the State Fair track.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13
SALT WATER DELAYS
WORK TEMPORARILY SUSPEND
ED AT WHITAKER OIL WELL.
Rubber Packer VIII Be Ordered by
Wire from Los Angeles or
Pittsburg.

President George A. Emery, of the
Oregon Oil & Pipe Line Company, was
in Dallas all of last week looking after
the well that is being drilled at the
Whitaker ranch and expressed him.
self as highly pleased with the pros
pect. The work has been closed down
for about week or ten days until a
packer can be procured from Los An
geles or Pittsburg, but it will be ord
cred by telegraph and will come by
express, so it will take only short
time to get it here.
A few weeks ago the well was GEM
ented to shut off the salt water. but
owing to the extremely heavy gas
pressure, the cement never hardened
and 1t has been found necessary to put
in packer. This consists of heavy
washer made of rubber which is plac-
ed at the bottom of line of casing
and is so arranged that it expands
when at the bottom of the we'll and
shuts off all water from above, allow
ing the water inside of the casing to
be baled out leaving a dry hole.
The eight-inch casing is on the
ground, all ready to put in as soon as
the packer arrives, and it is freely pre-
dicted that as soon as the water is shut
off the company will have a flowing
we'll, as the gas pressure is very heavy
and fine showing of oil is made
whenever the baler comes up. The oil
sand has been reached, but no drill
ing in the sand will be done until the
water is shut off, as salt water injuries
oil sands.
1t is thought, however, that only
few days now remain until Dallas will |
have the honor of bringing in the first
oil well in the State of Oregon. The |
has been laboring under great |
disadvantages, as at the present time,
If anything is needed in the work, it
is necessary to wait until supplies are
shipped from either Los Angeles or
but this will soon change
if well is brought in, as oil-well sup
ply houses will then be located right
here and there will be none of the de-
lays incident to drilling the first well. t
The Observer has at all times be-
ieved that oil will be found in the
Valley, as we have been
old by biologists and other persons
qualified to judge that our formation
s practically the same as the Califor-
1ia field, and everything now seems to
Indicate that in a short time Oregon
will be producing oil and taking its
)lace as one of the great oil states of
he Union.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13
CONTRACTOR BUSHES WORK
Walls of Dallas Beautiful High School
Building Loom Skyward.

Work on the new $4,000 high
school building in Dallasis being rush
ed as fast as men and material can be
obtained. The outside walls of the
concrete basement are now practically
completed and the brick masons are
well along with the second-story walls
of the super-structure.
The carpenters are keeping close be-
hind the masons, and the Coad plan
ing mills are being operated to their
capacity in getting out the shop work
for the big building Contractor
Holmes is bending every energy to get
the roof on the building before the
Fall rains set in and present appear
ances indicate that he will be success
full. The new school building is al
ready far enough along to show that
it will be an ornament and an object
of pride to the people of Dallas.
Work on the independence high
school building is also being rushed,
and it is believed that it will be ready
for occupancy when school opens the
latter part of this month The Inde-
pendence Enterprise says:
1T is expected that the new high
school will be completed and ready for
occupancy by the time that school
opens in Independence, September 25, |
Much work remains for the contract
ors to complete the splendid new high |
school building. The wiring for cleo
trio lights has been completed and the
plumbing for water and sewerage is
nearly completed 1t has been a big
undertaking to get the building ready
'or occupancy within the allotted time,
The asbestos roofing is about all laid
his week. A day or two more of work
Will complete that part of the task.
1T has proven no small task to fin
sh the outside of the walls The whole
'ast side of the building is finished
md presents a beautiful appearance.
t will require no less than ten days to
omplete the. outside finish work on
he other sides of the structure. Look
ng at the building from the finished
ide gives one a fair idea of what a !
plendid structure the building will !
e" +,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13
ONE MORE DAY TO REGISTER
County Clerk Will Close Books at s
O'Clock Tomorrow Afternoon.

Citizens of Polk County who have
failed to register and who desire to
vote at the primary without having to
go through the tedious formality of
filling out special blank on election
day will have to record their names
within the next "a hours. The election
law provides that the registration
books shall be closed at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon.
County Clerk Smith informs the
Observer that the number of voters
registered up to noon today, as far as
reported to his office, was approxi-
mately 1000. This is only two-thirds
of the total vote of the county 1t is
expected that the registration by to-
morrow night will show a total of not
more than $500 votes. The number is
likely to be less rather than more than
that total.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13

Legal blanks for sale az this once
L d. Brown. Abztracter: Notary.
Oscar Hayter. lawyer. Rooms 5 and
8. Uglow Building.
Best SIS suits ever received IN Dai-
las. New Pail pafterns-DaIlss Mer-
camille Co.
The Farmers Fire Relief Associa-
ton % Buttevllie. oregon. J. y. VIM.
agent Buena Vista. OREGON. q
d you have pictures which would
look better On new frames aee the hne
hns q moulding az DunEan a Hol-
mans Tou VIII BE- surprised 81 the
low prices
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13
Observer Presses Busy.

Observer office, always busy
has been buster than usual the
eek Orders for job printing
cen coming in at a lively rate
bSt OF the work was of a char
+hat required quick delievery.
esult, the linotype and presses
Pen Kept running early and late.
ice u now arranged so that it
possible to turn out more print
h ever before, and customers
bnk printing of the good kind
|uestsd to call and see us. You
|0babiy heard us remark before
want the printing you are par
about
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13

Some three years ago Elba Hender-
son, our liveryman, in trying to save
himself from a fall, pushed his left
hand through a pane of glass; Several
points and splinters of the glass pene-
trated the wrist. From time to time
these were picked out. But one, V
shaped piece, three-fourth of an inch
in length and one-fourth of an inch
wide at the larger end, was taken out
of the wrist last Thursday by DIR. Nc
Gallon, of Dallas, who happened to be
here in camp. The piece of glass had
Travelled considerably more than an
inch in the flesh during the three
years.-Pacific City Lookout.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13
Prune Harvest Well Advanced.

owners of prune orchards in the vi
cinity of Dallas have been taking ad-
vantage of the favorable weather to
rush the drying of the crop as rapidly
as possible 1t is now believed that the
end of next week will see the greater
portion of the crop in the bin. The
light shower which fell this afternoon
will probably cause no damage, as the
fruit is not over-ripe and there is lit
tie danger of the prunes cracking.
Estimates on the Polk County crop
have been lowered since the picking
season began, but it is believed that
no prune county in Oregon will be able
to make better showing this year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13

Rain is falling this afternoon, and
while it is little more than a sprinkle,
it is a welcome relief from the con-
ditions which have prevailed for the
last few weeks. A light shower will
not damage the hops at this time, but
will be of great benefit in clearing the
atmosphere of smoke and checking
the forest fires which have been caus-
ing, great damage to the coast states.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13
Candidates Announcement.

l hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the nomination to the of.
flee of Representative, subject to the
will of the Democratic party at the
Polk County Primaries, Sept. "a, 1910
| am the candidate of no clique or
combination. l believe in the Direct
Primary and Statement Number One,
and earnestly believe that the PEO-
PIE and not the BOSSES should rule.
LOTT d. BROWN.
(Paid Advertisement
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13
For Aftorney-General
M. CRAWFORD

blican candidate for re-nomi.
or Attorney General, has saved
e over $500, 900.
0ters Pamphlet, First Con.
al District, page 10;
0ters' Pamphlet, Second Con-
al District, page "a;
ctfully Submitted for the con-
~ Of the voters,
Al. M. CRAWFORD,
at residence address, ATT Sum-
bet. Salem, Oregon.
Paid Advertisement.)
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13
Last Relic of Fee System.

A vote for William J. Clarke, Re.
publican, flat salary candidate for
State Printer will extinguish the last
relic of the vicious fee system and save
to the taxpayers over $40, 700 annually.
Read his argument in the Corrupt
Practices pamphlet.
Paid Adv. by w. j. Clarke.)
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13
HOUSE
NOTES
Hfeias, Real Estate Transfers,
.ssd s}theF News Briefly Told.

MARRIAGE LICENSE.
Vd Gentry and Ethel Savage.
PROBATE.
ata N Elisha Bedwell, deceased
|glal report approved subject t,
aneoant
afe of Eliza Allen, deceased
h aeronilt approved and estate
REAL ESTATE.
4 TRUST Company to Felix vos-
lot 3 Eaglecrest Orchard
M Ellis, administrator, to j. G..
h g1s46 acres, t7s,r5 w, $3SO0.
Al Butler ct al to City of Mon
west VI lots l and 4, block z,
|onth. $1
n Butler, attorney in fact, to
+ Monmouth, west u lots and
X Monmouth, 81.
and n. K. Hubbard to Il. E.
tract III 5 s, r 6 W, $40.
iafl Dawes to John R. Agnew,
and 4 block 2S, Thorp's Inde-
Ece, S1z5.
lindsay et al to Lindsay & Com
|0ts IN Monmouth, 81.
|teele e6 ux to Jessie Stewart, /
8 4. rsw, 81.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13

Claims tuberculosis Victim.
h Clarence Springer, a resi-
Vest Salem, died at the home
Bayless in eastern Polk Coun-
Hay. September 10, 1910, after
ness Of tuberculosis. He was
Nathan Springer, of Port
was Ia years old. Mr.. Bay
those home he died, was his
Il law.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13
Public Auction Sale,

onlee VIII hold a public sale
Farm inlplements and house.
Is at his place three miles
Buell., on Wednesday, Sep
= commencing at 10 a. m.
\ terms will be given.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13

The services at the Church OF
Christ for next Lords day are as fol
lows: Bible School, 10 a. M. Sermon,
II a, M; subject, Christ in Prophecy"
evening subject, Prepare to Meet Thy
God. On account of services begin
ming at 1880 p. M, Endeavor will begin
at GAS. You are welcome to attend
these services.
LEON MYERS, Minister.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13
|ed at Methodist Parsonage

|Rt wedding was solemnized in
Rodist parsonage Monday, Sep
y, 1910. when Mr.. Lloyd Gen
Miss Ethel Savage were made
and wife. The Reverend
r Hopkins, pastor of the
WAS the officiating clergyman:
Fracting parties were attended
Thurber, Miss Jessie Thur
Mrs Sarah Stone. The best
{ q large circle of friends fol-
happy young couple.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13

c. L Crider moved his stock Of gro
ceries 20 his new concrete building
yesterday and his force Of clerks Is
now busiiy engaged in arranging the
stock on the shelves
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13
Date of Sale: Sept. II t
II GncIusive) 1910

Continuous passage in each direc-
ton. Final return limit Sunday. Sep
tember 18th. 1910.
Children OF half fare age at rates
shown herein.
on Tuesday. wednesday. Thursday.
Friday and Saturday. train No. s, due
20 leave West Salem al ass D. m, viii
be held and will leave West Salem at
8 D. m. arrive Dallas s;s5 .. m. Falls
City y. m
on Salem Day. "wednesday Port
land Day Thursday and Saturday.
Special Train viii leave Black Rock
7.s0 g. m. Pals City 7:ss a m. and
Dallas s.io a. m, arrive West Salem
sste a. m. Leave Dallas 1870 .. m.
arrive West Salem 1.l0 .. m Return
ing on thess days Special Train viii
leave West salem 10.se D m. arrive
Dallas 11.io p m. Fails City Has ..
m
Lofts CTUTTNCFR Tr
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13

See the artistic wall paper patterns
at DUNCAN & Holmans.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13

Guaranteed Granite ware at
Eos.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-13

LOUIS GERIINGER. Jr-
General Manager
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-02-10
GRAND TRUNK SEEKS ENTRANCE
Wants Charter for Branch to End at
Providence.

Providence. Feb. "a definite move b.
tho Grand Trunk Railway TO secure an ell
trance into Rhode Island viii be made to-
morrow. according to John s. Murdoch, an
attorney Of this city. Mr.. Murdoch An
Ilounced tonight that he would file in the
LEGISLATURE tomorrow petition for
charter for q company to be known as the
Southern New England Hallway Company
and TO be operated as . part OF the Grand
Trunk system. He said that Grand Trunk
officials had authorized this action.
By the terms OF the proposed charter tbs
new line would start at Palmer, Mass.
through which town runs the line OF the
Central Vermont Railway, controlled by
the Grand Trunk. II would pass through
Webster Mass. and Woonsocket. Valley
Falls, SayIes-ilIc and Pa7Tucket. p l..
ending at Providence Under the act when
Mr. Murdoch has drawn UP TO accompany
his petition the new company is pledged TO
file its locations by July l. 1911.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-02-10

charge % SATISFY which a. above described
PT9 pro- f6ytI Il 70 a n S6165 Dollars so5
with interest thereon from the sth day OF
sTe amounting % s2o1 % with interest from
october 18Th, 1908 tosethsT with the expenses
taxes. assessments and water rates. or Other
liens, which are 20 be allowed 10 ths PUr-
referee 81 SCI a = sad a lq,sres ,soa
The FOREGOING sale is hersby adjourned 70
FRIDAY. November @6th 1903 at the same time
-H patsd. New York. .Noyerbezr 1sth. 1912
CHAs- l. TOHN.
The foregoing sale psreny further al
3ourned TO- Friday L,ccsznhsr Srd 1909. a.
DATED. New York. November 2sth. 1909.
CHAs. L. COIN. Referee
tour rS 10 Friday. December 10th. 1909. as
the same time and place. ,,o,
The foregoing sale Is hereby f1rth es. al.
the sans time and place.
DATED. New York December 10th. 1909.
The foregoing sale Is hereby further az
Journed TO Friday. peceulber cath. 1909. az
'a Dated. New York. Dscennber nth. 1902
,,-,,, CHAs. L, s G9HN ,,, Ests7e.
tourned TO Friday. December 51st. 1908. az
the same time and place.
CHAs. I. COIN Refsrs-
The foregoing sale * hereby further sdiogrns6
70 Friday January 18th. 1910, at the sarns time
and place
Dated. New York. December 5Ist- 1909
CFAS. L. CONN Rersrss
The foregoing sale is hereby further as
tourn4d 20 Friday, February Attn. 1910 at ths
same time and place.
Dated New York January 18th. 1910
CHAS- l. COIN Rsferss
The foregoing sale IS hereby further as
fourned 10 Friday. February 18th. 1910. as
the same time and place
Dated New York. February 4th. 1910
CHAS L COHS. Refsres
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-02-10

Receipts %. oo0: steady. Choice heavy. IS $50
IS IS: butchers IS 10aSS SIS: light mixed, IS 4OlD
SIS IS choice light, So 60a$S IS, packing. IS 654p
SIS 10: pigs 81 sass %; bulk Of sales. IS cog
81 40 SHEEP-Recsipts. l., coo; steady Sheep.
S. 5O9$T: lambs. 81 25qS3; yearings, STdss 90
6 900. including 100 Southern; strong TO 15c
higher. Choice export and dressed beef steers.
Sc 109ST %. fair 10 good S5GS6. Western, 81 75Q
Sd so: stocSers and feeders, SASS IS; Southern
steers, 81 1895 10; cows. 81 1884 80; native
sass e5; heifers. IS 75Qs6, bulls, 81 soGS5
calves. $46Se Is HoGS-Receipts. y. ooo; steady
TO DC higher. TOP. s. 30: bulk OF sales. IS $50
IS 20 Heavy. IS 6o4ss 20: packers and outehers.
s. 5OGSS 63is light. IS 254SS IS: pigs, 81 759Ss
SHE,EP-Receipts. 5000; steady 70 1ec LOVER
Lambs 81 75dSS so; yearlings- 81 so 50 10,
wetbers. IS T5GFs6 so: ewes. S5dS6. stockers ana
feeders, IS 5OG$5 so
East Buffalo. Feb e.-CATTLE-Receipts. IS:
steady Prime steers, So 65G$T - VEALS-Re-
ceipts. 125. active and 25c higher: s6as10 IS
HOGS-ReCeipts, ! 800; active. heavy steady TO
DC lower; light. l04 i5c higher: Heavy and
nfxed S9GS9 05. Workers, 50 1889 70: piss. 50 20
SHEEP and LAIBS-Receipts. 10000; slow and
10 dSOc lower Lambs. SIS 25GSS 50 few - SO.
yearlings. 81 T5uSS; ewes, SS9ISS -, sheep.
mixed. 81 508S6 so
Cincinnati Feb. 9-CATTLE-R Receipts T66.
steady TO strong Fair TO good shippers. s. 50a
4s74: quiet. I5c lower. Butchers and shippers.
IS sodSs So: common, S6aSS 80 SHEEP-Re-
celpts, 240; steady to strong. S3aSJ 80. Lambs
Pttsburg Feb. e.-CATTLE-SuppIv light.
choice. 81 s09$7: prime. So j0gS6 I5. SHEEP
CALVES. 50 5ogSi0 HOGS-Prime heavies.
50 IS mediums. 50 -; heavy Workers, 81 IS:
light 81 -. pigs 50 so; -oughs. Ss9SS 90.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-02-10
SOUTHERN PACIFIC WINS.
Kentucky Assessment Cut to $500, 600
Assessor Gets Fee On S50.000.000.

F-a-kfor-- X. Feb e.-The Southern Pa
csc Ccupaov won its suit IN the Kentucky
Court Of Appeals today against having lta
's1ab.e property assessed at S5o-e99-o in
is1e7zcu County. k, for the year 1905
Tho effect Of the decision IS 10 assess the
property n $4,000
T1s Soutaer- Pacific Company IS q ken
'-ei.- corporal ion, and IS such vas ss-
fslasE in Jc~ersou County At sJA.ero 90 The
't-1t- Board Of Tax Supervisors reduced
t.s aszsezrsaut % 500 90 and TIE Jeffer-
ss7 CONT Circuit Court held that no re
@szesaueut comic be ordered for that ear
tbs decision rho court Of Appeals affirmed
''-ooy Dr. "a divided vote.
p another case growing out OF thc Same
assessment The Court % Appeals grants
r. Herr. 7ho made the 81 900 asses
He7' 5tz fee Of = 90 TO- this high rate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-02-10
NEW COTTON co.
Hammond and Sally Head
S10,000,O0O Holding Concern.

John Hays Hammond, the mining engi-
neer who was formerly chief engineer for
the GugseEheirns at a reported salary or
100000 a year, and Daniel J. Sully. the Tor
mer cotton king who failed for $2,et3Vt0
in 1904. have been elected president ana
vice-prosident, respectively, Of the GeneTal
Cotton Securities Company, recently incor-
porated in Delaware with authorized
capital stock of s10.eoa. COS consisting OF
100000 common and 100000 per cent
cumulative preferred stock. Associated with
Nessrs. Hammond and Sully In the enter
prise arc q number of men prominent in
the cotton business IL the South.
other officers elected were D. 3. Athcr-
ton. treasurer. and Ralph p. Buell., score
tary The directorate of the company i'll
Guides. in addition TO the four men men
TONED VI. u. Rogers. of the silk firm of
ROGERS * Thompson; Harris Hammond,
son of John Hays Hammond; George :.
ham, John p. Miller and Warren n
Ackers It is understood that the board
will be subsequently increased TO fifteen
members. The headquarters OF the COM
pany viii ho III Washington.
The scope u the new organization is
very broad, as in addition TO being hold
ing corporation for various concerns en-
gagged in ginning, grading and Varehous-
ing cotton. it will also be an operating
company. II is said to have already Sc
cured control OF valuable Improvements in
cotton gins and othec machinery, which
il will introduce into the trade. and the
company purposes also. it is understood
to establish cotton gins. congresses and
warehouses in various parts of the South
Among the companies OF which the new
corporation has already acquired control
are the National Cotton Improvement Com
Pany. which controls the rights OF new
cotton gin. and the Farmers Cotton Grader
COMPANY. which manufactures patent cot
scr, graders