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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15
disastrous Fire in Portland.

Portland suffered the greatest Ire
loss of recent years early yesterday
morning. Seven blocks of buildings
were destroyed, including the old Ex-
position building and the Multnomah
Club house. Frank Price, of Oregon
City, lost his life in the fire and an un-
known man was terribly burned.
Other men are reported missing. The
loss is estimated at $1,000,O00. The
light from the burning structures was
seen from all of the country around
Portland, and it is believed by few
persons in Dallas who were up at that
hour that the red glare visible in the
northern sky was reflected from this
fire. The night was very clear and al
o'clock the light could be plainly
seen from the windows of the Obser-
yer office. 1t was at first thought by
the few persons who saw it that the
fire was in Amity or McMinnville, but
it is now believed that the bright glare
was caused by the Portland fire.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15
REAL ESTATE.
Sees Wonderful Possibilities.

r. H. Campbell brought in sam
pie of his Royal Ann cherries from
his Hill Crest orchard in the High
land district These cherries graded
among the highest in the Salem mar
ket this summer. He took 700 pounds
to Salem for which he received four
cents per pound. These cherries are a
fair sample of the Rogue river cherries
which sell regularly at nine to ten
cents per pound. Mr.. Campbell sees
no reason why cherries frora the Will
annette valley, which he says are as
fine as any he has seen in the Rogue
river valley, from where he came to
this valley, should not have value
equal to those of that country. Mr..
Campbell is demonstrating that Polk
County can raise as good quality fruit
as grown anywhere. The Summit or
chard, which adjoins Mr. Campbell,
grew 100 per cent wormy fruit last
year. After spraying five times under
his direction it will yield 80 per cent
pack. independence can we'll feel
proud of the work which Mr.. Camp
bell has done during his short resi-
dence in Polk county.-Independ
Enterprise.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15

A neat advertising booklet has been
issued by the Oregon Merchants Mu-
tual Assurance Association of Day
ton, Oregon. The booklet was writ
ten and printed by B. l.. Barry, the
secretary of the company, and is
creditable piece of work, Besides
showing the amount of money saved
to Oregon merchants 'by carrying in
surance in the Dayton Mutual, the
brochure contains much matter of in
terest to property owners. Pictures OF
the officers of the company are shown,
among them being excellent likenesses
of j. G. VanOrsdel and j. L. Castle, two
of the directors. The Dayton company
is making a healthy growth; is carry
ing it's patrons at a small cost, and
best of all, is promptly paying its
every loss.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15

The Woman's Missionary Society of
the Presbyterian Church met at the
home of Mrs. w. H. Boals, Wednes-
day afternoon. The house was pref
tily decorated with flags, bunting and
flowers Twenty-Five guests were pres
ent. After an interesting program, de-
licious refreshments were served by
the hostess, and the guests then took
their departure, thanking her for the
pleasant afternoon she had given
them.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15
Summons.

In the Circuit Court of the State of
Oregon for Polk County. Department
No. 2.
A. L. Sperling and c. L. Sperling.
Plaintiffs, VS.. Luther Williams, and
Kate G. williams, his wife, Oliver N.
Williams, William III. Williams, and
Mary K. Williams his wife, Defend
ants.
To Luther Williams, Kate q. Will
Jams. Oliver N. Williams, William IA.
Williams, and Mary X. Williams, the
above named defendants:
In the Name of the State of Oregon;
You and each of you are hereby re-
quired to appear and answer the COM
plant filed against you in the above
entitled suit in the above entitled
court. on or before six weeks from the
date of the first publication or this
summons, and you are further noti-
fed that IL you fail so to appear and
answer the plaintiffs VIII apply 70 saaa
court for the relief therein demanded,
to-wit:--For a decree against you
and each of you that the plaintiffs are
the owners in fee simple of the follow
ing described real property, to-w1t: A.
part of the ID. L. G. of Leonard Will
iams and wife, Claim No. AZ, Not. No.
1861, in Tp. S. r. 4 West of the Will
annette Meridian, in POLK county, Ore-
gon:
Commencing at the Northwest cor
ner of the Thomas l.. Burbank ID. u.
C. in Tp. S. r. West of the VIII.
Mer in said County and State, thence
West IA chains; thence North S1,3O
chains; thence East $500 chains;
thence South II degrees 80 minutes
East 1927 chains; thence West 54-25
chains to the place of beginning, con-
tanning 1878 acres, more or less:
Also, commencing so feet due East OF
the Southeast corner of the above de-
scrihed tract of land; thence East TO
the center of the county road leading
from Independence to Salem; thence
| North along the county road 90 Ieets
thence West to a point 60 feet East OF
the East line of said above described
tract; thence South IL degrees 80 min
utes East so feet to the place OF be-
ginning, containing 1.13 acres, more
or less. And that said defendants ana
each of them be forever barred and
enioined from claiming any right IT,
tie, interest or estate in or to said de-
scribed premises or any part thereof,
and for such other and different reiiet
as in equity seemeth just.
This summons is published once
week for a period of six successive
and consecutive weeks in the POLK
County Observer, beginning with the
issue Of June "a, 1910, and ending
with the issue of August 5th, 1910, un-
der and in pursuance OF the directions
contained in an order of publication
OF summons made herein by Hon. Ed.
/ +. Coad, County Judge of Polk Coun-
ty, State of Oregon, made and dated az
| Chambers at Dallas. Polk County,
oregon, June %, 1910; the date of the
first publication hereof is June "a,
1910, and the date of last publication
hereof will be August 5, 1910,
b. +. SWOPE,
Attorney for plaintiffs.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15
Aamlnl.rralor.. FInal Noace.

In the County Court Of the State OF
OREGON for Polk County.
IN the matter Of the estate OF
Thomas II. Denny. deceased
Notice g. hereby given to all whom u
may concern that Ziba Denny. the
above named administrator. has nled
his final account IN said estate, ana
that the above named Court has nxed
the z5th day Of July. 1919. at the hour
Of I o'clock p. n AZ the courtroom IN
the Court house In Dallas Polk Co1n-
~. Oregon. a. the time and place tor
hearing said final account and any o.
sections thereto. and directing that t1e
notice thereof Be published IN the POLK
County Observer. runllene4 ~ L'Ali--'
Polk County. Oregon. Tor tour corr
recuflre and successive weeks rrlof 20
said date
me nrst publication 81 this notice =
ZIRA DENNY.
nfwfrsrf~rfrr rf the estate q
Thomas II Denny oece-sel
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15
OLD IRON MAN COURT HOUSE NOTES
Been Plying His Trade Over IA
Years in Polk County.

N. Halleck, the "old iron man,
bnmouth, was in Dallas with a
bf iron for the Dallas foundry
esday afternoon. He brought in
5000 pounds this trip.
Halleck has been buying old
or the last IA years. He enjoys
equaintance of practically every
from the Long Tom to the
.ill, and his wagon, shaded by the
hbrella, is familiar sight on any
road or farm lane in the val
cast iron purchased by Mr.. Hal
sold to the Dallas foundry. His
hses of brass, lead and zinc are
to Salem. His visits are well
by the. farmers, as the sales OF
lon not only bring them in a
.um of money, but enable them
hn up their barn lots as. well.
Halleck carries no scales on his
but makes his purchases by
IL weight. His long experience
Idling iron has made him an ex-
II guessing the weight of any
bulk of metal, and so thorough
Is he enjoy the confidence of the
rs that this method of purchas-
satisfactory to all concerned.
he does happen to find himself
he seller unable to agree, scales
Incurred and the iron is weighed.
Iule, one test of this kind is suf-
When the farmer sees that
Halleck has not missed the
more than or 10 pounds in
Ind that the difference is as Of
favor of the seller as against
confidence and goodwill is es-
ked right there, and nothing
is ever said about scales.
4ay cash, and sell for cash." said
Lalleck to the Observer man. 81
public benefactor, for / take
from the rich and give it to the
I'll buy the farmers old junk
h lying around in his way, and
him some pin money for the
wife and a few dimes for the
sn. If the farmer happens to
IA, the sale of what he does not
helps to make him just that
richer. So, am a philanthrop-
III way you figure it"
Indy, jolly old gentleman, who
the respect and good will of
man, woman and child that
him. And these acquaintances
any.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15

Notice to Contractors.

The Board of Directors of School
District No. II, Polk County, Oregon,
will on Monday, July rs, 1910, at /
O'Clock p. M, at the schoolhouse in
said district, let to the lowest and best
bidder the contract for the erection OF
a three-room, frame school house.
Plans and specifications may be seen
at the office of the County School Su-
perintendent, Dallas, Oregon, or at
the residence of the Chairman of the
Board. A certified check of per cent
must accompany each bid. The board
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids.
Address II. J. Graves, Chairman OF
the Board, Mccoy, Oregon.
7-12-4t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15
NntIce of FinnI settlement.

Notice Is hereby given that the un-
dersigned. as administrator de bonis
non Of the estate OF Thomas Williams,
deceased, has filed his final account In
the County Court Of the state OF ore
gon for Polk County, and that We'd
nesday. the goth day Of July, 1870 az
the hour of ten o'clock I'm the fore
noon OF said day. at the Court room CT
the said County Court I'm the City OF
Dallas. Oregon, has been appointed BY
said Court as the time and place for
the hearing OF objections 10 the said
fnai account and the settlement there
Of
JOHN LAZARUS WILLIAMS.
Administrator d. b. n. OF the estate
Of Thomas Williams, deceased.
Oscar Hayter. Attorney.
dated and nrst published June, 81,
1910.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15

Notice is hereby given that the un.
dersigned have been duly appointed
executors of the estate of Franklin A
Link, deceased, by the County Couri
of the State of Oregon, for Polk Coun-
ty, and have qualified.
All persons having claims agains
the said estate are hereby notified tC
present the same duly verified, togeth'
er with the proper vouchers therefor
to the undersigned at their residence
in Luckiamute Precinct in said Coun'
ty of Polk, within six months from thu
date of this notice.
Dated and first published July l
MARY e. LINK,
HOMER V. LINK,
NELLIE LINK,
Executors of the estate of FRANKLIN
A. Link, deceased.
Oscar Hayter, Attorney.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15
Notlce of Referee,s Sale.


Notice is hereby given, that the un-
dersigned, the duly appointed Sole
Referee in the case of Franklin e.
Knower, G. A. Knower and Susie De-
Lap, plaintiffs, VS.. Mary Emiline
Knower, an incompetent person, Su-
sic DeLap as guardian of the estate OF
said Mary Emiline Knower, j. w. De-
Lap, Mary d. Knower and Loretta 10.
Knower, defendants, will by virtue OF
an order and decree of the Circuit
Court of the State of Oregon for Polk
County, duly made and entered of rec
ord therein on the 18th day OF June,
1910, In the above entitled case by
which order and decree / am author
ized and directed to sell the hereinaf-
ter described real property of the
above named plaintiffs and defendants
and make partition Of the proceeds
thereof as directed by said order and
decree, l will on
Thursday, July the 28th 1910,
at the hour of 1 o'clock p. m. of said
day in front of the Court house door
in Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, offer
for sale and will sell to the highest bid
der for cash in hand subject to confirm
alton by said Circuit Court, the follow
ing described real premises to-witi
The Southwest quarter of Section a.
the North half of the Northeast quar-
ter of Section 22, and the North hall
of the Northwest quarter of Section 2a
all in Township South of Range 4
West of the Willamette Meridian In
Polk County, oregon, and containing
| 800 acres more or less.
Dated at Dallas, Polk County, Ore
gon, this 27th day of June, 1910.
THOMAS w. BRUNK,
Sole Referee in the above entitled
cause.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15

Notice g. hereby given that the un-
dcrElgued. administrator of the estate
of Thomas r. Wright deceased, has
this day fled with the Hon County
Court of POLK County. oregon. his hnal
account IN said estate and the said
Court has set The same for hearing on
saturday. the nth day of August 1919.
al the hour o. 10 o'clock. a. m 81 E1io
dav al whlch time all persons having
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15
IN R,dpood,s Fatber Dies,

]. H. Bidgood died at his home near
Newberg, July 8. aged 65 years. He
received an injury three years. ago by
being crushed between a wagon and a
fence and never recovered from its ef-
fects. He was the father Of J. r. Bid.
good, who taught school at Rickreall
last year and who now owns a farm
between Dallas and Monmouth.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15

Members of the Masonic order In
Oregon are practical builders. Already
in a great many cities an0 towns the
Masonic temple is the best and most
modern building. Now, the Masons
of Oregon City are putting up a six
story building to cost $15O,00O. The
Corvallis lodge will build four-story
structure. Woodburn masons are pre-
pairing to build a $4,000 temple. Up
in The Dalles a five-story building will
be built, and the Salem lodges are
planning to build class A, seven sto-
ry skyscraper.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15
~Dr. Lowe. 27th and 2sth.

~
Wick Bros. are selling fencing and
sheetlng at Sc per thousand feet Other
lumber at corresponding low rates.
Legal blanks for sale at this ONCE.
Single buggy 10 trade OF sell cheap.
Inquire at FIdler's CashStore- II
L d. Brown, Abstracter: Notary.
Ilsk's Guaranteed Granite ware at
Craven Bros
Oscar Hayter. lawyer. Rooms 5 and
&. Uglow Building.
The Farmers Fire Relief Associa-
ton OF ButteviIle. Oregon; J. d. VIM.
agent, Buena Vista. oregon n
Go to Ffdler's for the cheapest
tents in town II
YaquIna, Bay Ocssn. Seaside.
] Yachafs, Gasrhart. Alsea. Nehaiem.
I BandOn. Cannon Beach--take your
choice. All In Oregon
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15

G. w. Carroll, manager of the MOL
son hop farm at Rickreall, was busl-
ness visitor in Dallas today. His ad-
yertisement for boarding house keep
er and hop pickers appears elsewhere
in this paper.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15

objections thereto, If any there be, are
hereby notified to appear before said
County Court. in the Court room in
Dallas in said County and State and
present the same for adjustment, and
falling so to do the petitioner herein
named will ask that said estate be
closed and the administrator discharg-
ed.
Dated at Dallas, Polk County, Ore
gon, this 9Th day of July, 1910.
WARREN WRIGHT,
Administrator of Thomas e. Wright,
deceased.
Sibley & Eakin, Attorneys.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15
Curtis Houser seriously Ill.

Curtis Houser. Of this city, who has
employment as bookkeeper in the
Spaulding Logging Company's office
in Salem. is seriously III with typhoid
fever in that city.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15

III Hayter had a case in the Fed
ourt in Portland, Tuesday, and
to Salem yesterday, where he
a case before the State Su-
Court.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15

Two heavy hacks In Al condition.
VIII trade or sell very cheap as we
have no use for them. Fidler's Cash
Store. It.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15

Mrs. Robert Mckee, a former resi-
dent of Polk County, but of recent
years of Kansas, is guest at the farm
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Elliott.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15
Court Items, Real Estate Transfers,
and Other News Briefly Told
MARRIAGE LICENSES.


Thomas w. Hart and Ella M. Irvine;
Earl B. Goodwin and Leta Coryell.
PROBATE.
Estate of Arthur B. Williams ct al,
minors-inventory and appraisement
filed and approved.
Estate of Elizabeth Fishback, de-
ceased-bond filed and approved; let
ters issued; W. H. Mack, A. j. Shipley
and James Goodman appointed ap-
praisers.
REAL ESTATE.
f. B. Gwin ct ux to Anna Strain,
one-half acre in Monmouth, $1,000.
w. Fl. Walker ct ux to Louisa Basye,
land for road, $75.
w. l.. Fisher ct ux to John Wagner,
lots in Fallas City, $175
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-07-15
SHIRT SPECIALS

Mems fancy Negligee Shirts in
bongee, surah and silk at the fol-
lowing reductions:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-12-16
Superior Lodge No. S, Held Their An
nual Election Last Night.
rom THURSDAYS Daily.

Superior lodge No. >, Degree OF
Honor, held its annual election of Off
GERS last night, during a well attended
meeting. The Following were selected
to ill the chairs during the ensuing
Year: Past chief of honor. Mrs. Ger
enc Paulson; cbci of honor. Mrs. Mary
Ilansen; lady Of homer, Mrs. Mayin
chief of ceremonies, Mrs. Anna Boe-
gan; recorder, Mrs. Louise Summers !;
financicr. Mrs. Mary Louisc Lang; re-
ceiycr, Mrs. Dixon; usher, Miss Irma
Davies; inside watch, Il. S. Wcrthen.
bach; outside watch. Mr.. Hayes;
trustee Tor three years, Mrs. Emma
Hughes; trustee for two years, Mrs.
Mary Taylor; medical examiners, Drs.
Dahl, Bciclland aud Holman: rcprcsen-
tativc. TO the grand lodge. Mrs. Mary
Louise Lang; alternate, Mrs. Werthen,
bach; pianist, Mrs. Summers; captain
of the drill team. Mrs. George Krost;
installing officer. Mrs. Laura Il. Davies.
The officers will be installed the first
meeting in January.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-12-16
Recount of Ballots in Taylor-Works
Contest Has Begin.
From Thursdays Daily.

from nuFSodyS OaitN
The board appointed to recount the
vote on state senator, because of the
contest started by Benjamin Taylor,
met this forenoon in the office of the
county commissioners. Ii. l.. Carney
not appearing, J. A. Flittic was APP
pointed in his place, and james A.
Howicson of Sterling failing to appear,
Attorney r.. +. Hunt was named in his
place.
Pie board this forenoon arranged
with about half OF the town clerks
and village recorders for the ballot
boxes to remain in the custody Of
County Auditor Weaver while the board
is in session. instead of having these
officials remain i'll the city until after
the board has got through with their
boxes. This afternoon was consumed
largely. in making similar arrange
ments., The work of counting the
ballots again will begin as soon as
these preliminary arrangements can be
completed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-12-16
TIME TO ACT.
Don't Wait for the Fatal Stages of
Kidney Illness, Profit BY Mankato
Peoples Experiences.

Occasional attacks of backacbc, IT.
regular urinatiOm, headaches and dizzy
spells are common early symptoms OF
kidney disorders. It's an error TO neg
lect these ills The attacks may pass
oil for time but return with greater
intensity. If there are, symptoms of
dropsy-puify swellings below the eyes,
bloatng of limbs and ankles, or any
part of the body, don't delay q minute.
Begin taking Doan's Kidney Pills. and
keep up the treatment. until the kidneys
are well. when your old time health and
rigor will return. Cures i'll Mankato
prove the effectiveness Of this great
kidney remedy.
J.. II. Williams. ll20 \. Broad St.,
Mankato, MIMI, says \ heavy cold
was the cause OF my kidneys becoming
disordcred. | had pains in the small of
my back and was nervous and lam
guild. At times my sight blurred and |
became tired easily. | have used
Doan's Kidney Pills. procured at Thro's
Drug Store, for these troubles and in
view of my satisfactory experience, viii
lingly endorse Them
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster AIilburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan' sand
take no other.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-12-16
1t Now Presents Itself to Those Who
Arc Interested.

An opportunity for good roads work
that seldom exists is now open to the
farmers who are interested in hauling
gravel. The river is so low that any
amount of splendid gravel can be cas-
lily obtained The roads everywhere
are as good rs our paved streets, So
that large loads can be hauled with
ease. Farm work is well cleaned up,
and there seems to be nothing to pre-
vent the hauling of an immense amount
OF gravel on the country roads.
Now is the time to push the work,
as these favorable conditions cannot
last indefinitely
The farmers Oh any main road, by
all pulling together can accomplish
great improvement this winter Wher-
ever the farmers take hold i'm earnest
the Commercial club will cooperate to
the best of its ability. What has been
accomplished on the Maplcton. poor
farm. Eagle Lake and other roads can
be done on any main road. It's the
get there spirit that counts in good
roads, as well as any other Important
work.
With such an opportunity Us now
exists, ii great good is not accom-
plished Oh every main road in this Vi
cinity it is only because the proper
spirit does not exist among the pco-
pie who live OH the road, and should
be interested in having it gravcled at
once
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-12-16
MankatO Royal Neighbors Feasted By
Their Sisters; Nice Program Also.

From Fridays Oaliy.
AIankato Royal NeighGors were
richly entertained by Liberty camp at
st. Clair yesterday afternoon and
evening. \ dozen members of the To-
cal camp drove to st. Clair and were
warmly welcomed on their arrival
there. They were Toasted at an eabo-
rate six course dinner, served at the
Hotel Juliar, after which the party
repaired to the hall where most
pleasing and high-class literary and
musical program was rendered. Mem
bers of the visiting party responded
with appropriate remarks.
Last evening the company enjoyed
IA handsome banquet prepared by the
ladies OF Liberty camp.
The .Mankato contingent returned to
their homes after midnight. They were
highly pleased with the reception and
entertainment that were rendered them
by their ncigbbors in St. Clair.
Liberty camp is prosperous and
growing organization and the members
are possessed of the true neighborly
feeling.