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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-19
PRISONERS QUEER FREAK.

Isaac Harper, charged with burning
the barn OF Robert Lynch, in the
Fourth district, who was brought here
-iror-.Mest Chester by Sheriff Oldham,
and whose trial is pending in the Cir
cult Court here. on Monday morning.
dishgured his face with knife, while
in Jail, to prevent people from identity
ing him, or else to avoid being forced
10 stand trial at once.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-19
NEW BUILDINGS IN PORT.

Two houses are to be erected on
Run Square, in Port Deposit, one
for Mr.. d. c. Way as a dwelling. and
the other for Mr. Wesley Wiley. for
store house, both on the property of
Mr.. ]. H. Rowland. adjoining the lot
of Mr. John c. Hamer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-19
TRADES FARM FOR HOUSES.

Mr.. Daniel Bratton and Mr.. Jacob
Collins, of this town, have just closed
a very extensive trade. Mr.. Bratton
exchanges his farm of I55 acres (the
Woodall FARM one mile from town.
bought OF Mr.. John Partridge, with
Mr.. Collins for the new brick store
house (Rubenstone's and an old
frame building, near the Howard
House, the store and residence on Main
street, built by Kennard and $1,000
also seven frame dwellings, on Collins
avenue, Hurry farm, OF 20 acres. near
town and $1,000. The house on the
Partridge farm is a new one and cost
about $1,000.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-19
. CecUJ Wing 3
Fifty Years Ago
ELKTON. MD. FEBRUARY IS, 1860
THE MARKETS.

Reported by Henry S. Sites. Red
wheat, SLIGO; white do, $I.37; corn,
6o cents; oats, 81 cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-02-19
CONTRACT FOR NEW ROAD.

The contract for making the new
road, from Conowingo to Bald Friar
and the Pennsylvania line, in the
Eighth district, was awarded on We'd
nesday, to Mr. John Caldwell, who
was the lowest bidder.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04
PRAISES SECRETARY
Judge Dixon Tells Of Good work Of
G. S. Graves.

Elmer Dixon, the well-known
poultry fancier who officiated as
judge at the recent poultry show in
Dallas, writes an interesting account
Of the exhibition for the current num-
Der of the Oregon Agriculturalist. He
pays a high compliment to County
Assessor C. S. Graves, the secretary of
the association, and incidentally re-
Dukes the people of Dallas for their
lack of interest in the show. Mr.. Dix
on says:
'The Third Annual Show of the
Polk County Association was held
November 23 to 26. There was on ex-
hibition about 800 of fine quality
birds, showing decided improvements
over former shows and ranking with
similar shows throughout the state.
The attendance was disappointing to
the management. And 1 must say that
the good people of Dallas have made
serious mistakes in not supporting
the poultry shows that have been plac-
ed before them.
&C. S. Graves is to be highly COM
mended for his untiring efforts in
placing before the people such a cred
table show, We fanciers well know
the hardships that fall upon the Sec
retaries in getting up and carrying a
show to completion, and 1t has not
been an exception in the case of Mr..
Graves. Mr.. Cornwell and Mr.. Hol-
brook are able superintendents, Mr..
Cornwell thoroughly knowing the
work from A to lizard"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04

in January and the rest in December.
The month with the greatest rainfall
was November, when there was 12h
inches, which is nearly twice the nor
NAL amount for that month. The
month with the least rainfull was
August, when there was only 0.05 of
an inch. The greatest 24-hour rainfall
was 2,93 inches, which occurred on
November 1 and O. There were 1876
days with rainfall of 0.01 of an inch
or more, 96 clear days, 9S partly
cloudy days and 140 cloudy days.
There were 2092 hours of sunshine,
which is about half of the amount
that we would have received had there
been no cloudy weather. The total
number of miles of wind movement
was 51,701, and the highest velocity
that occurred was S9 miles an hour
from the southwest, on November 20.
The wind blew from the northwest
during the greater part of the year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04
OUR MARKET LETTER
Receipts and Sales at Portland Union
Stock Yards.

PORTLAND, Or, Jan. Receipts
September Is, at which time bust
ness was commenced, have been 23,-
026 cattle, 32,16 sheep, S4,328 hogs
and 500 horses. The ready support
given by the live stock raiser and
shipper of the Pacific Northwest to
the market established at Portland
is an evidence of the utility and need
of such an institution as the Portland
Union Stock Yards. Established
along open and competitive lines, this
healthy young market will continue
to grow until it will take its place
among the big live stock centers of
the United States.
The selection of Portland as live
stock center was made after due con-
sideration by men whose success in
the meat industry is a result of a
lifetime in the business and the peo-
Pile of the Northwest are to be con-
graduated that they have at hand a
place where they can find at all times
"A
of their farms and ranches.
The approximate value Of the 1890
cars of live stock received since the
Stock Yards began business has been
$2,235,000 and there have been sew
eral features worthy of note in the
short life of the market. One of these
has been the uniform high value of
grass cattle, which have brought
prices that have been higher than
at markets east. Portland has led the
prices for hogs, and the sheep market
has maintained a high range. The
sale of Christmas cattle on December
IA attracted a great many visitors
and the prices obtained for the pre-
MUM cattle sensational.
The railroads have granted a spec
ial reduction of 25 per cent for feeder
cattle purchased at the Portland
Stock Yards to be fed and returned to
this market This applies where the
regular rate is s22.5O and over and
to distance of 450 miles.
This is an important consideration.
Live stock shippers from S. p. & S.
points can route via Portland instead
Of via Vancouver as heretofore.
The Portland Union Stock Yards
extends a New Years greeting to the
breeders and shippers of live
stock in the Pacific Northwest and
invites their cooperation to the end
that 1910 will be successful and pros
porous to those who take advantage
Of its facilities for the sale Of live
stock and the demand that exists for
greater supplies.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04
JOHN BARRETT HELPS
Oregon Fir viii Get Splendid Adver-
tisement in Washington

Splendid examples of fir finishing,
said to be the most elaborate ever sent
from the Northwest, will be shipped
this week to Washington, d. c.,
where they will enter the new build
ing being erected by the Bureau of
American Republics, under the direc-
of John Barrett. The wood will be
used in the reception room of the new
building, which will be completely
finished in fir. This will result in a
big advertisement for this wood as
finishing material.
The wood has been prepared for
shipment East and goes as a gift from
the Oregon & Washington Lumber
Manufacturers Association. NThc
finishing consists of panels, scrolls,
medallions, desks and brackets Of the
most elaborate hand-carved design.
The grain of the wood is shown TO
splendid advantage and is stained
with an oak finish.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04
EDWARD HIRSCH DEAD
Pioneer Merchant of Dallas Dies at
Home in Salem.


Edward Hirsch, pioneer of Polk
and Marion counties, who died in his
apartments at the Willamette Hotel
in Salem last Wednesday night, was
born in Germany May 8, 1886. He
came to the United. States in 1855.
Landing in New York and finding no
employment there, he went to Penn
sylvania. After short residence in
Mercer County, he went to Macon,
Georgia, where he remained for two
years. Hearing of the possibilities of
the far west, he returned north and,
Hirsch, ex-minister to Turkey, en-,
barked on the steamer Star of the
West for the Pacific coast by way of
the Isthmus of Panama. They arrived
at Portland about the middle of April,
and a few months later went to Dali
las, Polk County, where general re-
tail store was opened. Remaining at
Dallas for about three years, they
moved to Silverton, where they car
ried on a general merchandising
business for three years. The part
nership between the brothers was
then dissolved and Edward went
to Salem.
In 1866, having been elected pres
ident and manager of the Eagle wool
en- mills at Brownsville, he went to
that place and remained in charge of
that enterprise for two years. He re-
turned to Salem and since made the
Capital City his home.
Mr.. Hirsch acted as state treasurer
during the years of 1878 to 1887, two
terms as the guardian of the states
finances. The first term was under
Governor W. w. Thayer from 1878 to
1882 and the second term under Gov
ernor 2. F. Moody, from 1882 to 1887,
In 1890 he was elected state senator
from Marion county and for four
years faithfully represented his coun-
ty in the upper house of Oregon's Leg
isative body. He served as postmaster
in Salem for eight years and also
served the city as councilman several
times, and had been prominent in
every work for the citys advance
ment. He was married May 10, 1868,
to Miss Nettie Davis, family of eight
being the result of the union.
The deceased was 73 years months
and 26 days of age.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04
Was Born in Dallas.

The remains of Mrs. Sarah ]. Nc
Neill were received at Riverview cem-
etery at Portland Tuesday OF last
week for burial. Mrs. McNeili died
Friday Of last week Of Bright's di-
sease. the funeral being conducted
from the Holman chapel. Mrs. Nc
Neill was born at Dallas. thirty-eight
years ago. her mother. Virginia Hess,
being one OF the pioneers. who In
1874. crossed the plains to oregon.
John Miller. father Of the deceased.
was born in Dallas. Mrs Mcneil
married in oregon and removed to
Washington, then 10 Lewiston, Idaho.
and returned 10 Portland nine years
ago. She is survived by her husband,
N. L. McNeiIl; two daughters, Edith
and Gladys. residing at the family
home. 14S Gaines street; a sister.
Mrs Mamie Poison. OF San Francisco.
and a brother. Al Miller.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04
Great Demand for Hogs.

]. II. Rhodes. of Clackamas County,
has recently purchased farm in Polk
County, near Teats Station, which he
is going to develop into a hog ranch.
The farm was sold by Mr.. II. G..
Campbell, the real estate man of Dali
las. Mr.. Rhodes will find abundance
of encouragement in the swine busi-
ness. The burden of the cry from the
stock men at present is lack of hogs.
In conversation with Mr.. d. o. Live
ly, general agent of the local yards,
recently. he stated that the scarcity
OF hogs was a source OF constant con-
Germ to the buyers. He further stated
that this scarcity was amazing to
him. Why should this state Of af-
fairs exist? Wei, il seems that It is
up to the farmers-Oregon Agrlcult-
urist
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04
A wnd pIIz.ard Raging

brings danger. suffering-often death
Ito thousands. who take colds.
coughs and lagrippe-that terror OF
Winter and Spring. It's danger signals
are stuffed up" nostrils. lower part
Of nose sore. chills and fever. pain In
back Of head. and a throat-gripplnE
cough. When Grip attacks. as you
value your life. don't delay getting
Dr. Kings New Discovery. "One bot
tie cured me- writes A. I. Dunn. Of
Pine Valley. Miss. after being laid
up three weeks with Grip" For
sore. lungs. Hemmorrhages Coughs.
Colds. Whooping Cough, Bronchitis
Asthma. It's supreme soc. t1-oa. Guar
anteed BY all druggistE
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04
POLK PLAN APPROVED
All Oregon Public Schools Go In For
Better Spelling.

Interest in the Better Spelling"
movement is now general among the
public schools Of Oregon, and in near
ly every county spelling contests are
being planned. superintendent Sey-
mour has worked out plan for Polk
County on entirely original lines. He
submitted an outline of the system to
State superintendent ]. II. Ackerman
a few days ago, and received in return
a highly complientary letter:
Il have read with much interest
your spelling contest PLAN" says Sup
erintendent Ackerman, "and I am so
pleased with it that / would ask as a
special favor that you send the plans
to the several County School Superin-
tendents of the State, as ! am sure
they will be interested in them as wen
as / am"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04

The door Of death seemed ready to
open for Murray W. Ayers. Of Transit
Bridge. n. Y. when his life was won
derfully saved 4 was IN a dreadful
condition.. he writes. my skin was
almost yellow eyes sunken; tongue
coated: emaeiated from losing 30
pounds. growing weaker daily. Vir-
ulent liver trouble pulling me down
to death in spite o. doctors Then that
matches medicine-Electric Bitters-
cured me- reEained the 40 pounds
lost and now an vel and strong" For
an stomach. liver and kidney troubles
they're supreme. sec al an druggists
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04
PEOPLE YOU KNOW
Comings and Goings as Told by Our
Exchanges.

Miss Effie Bewley is visiting friends
in Dallas this week.-Sheridan Sun.
David McCamish left Thursday for
Dallas, where he will visit his son.
Hillsboro Independent
Miss Edna Turner, who is teaching
in Polk County, is spending her vaca-
ton at home.-Sheridan Sun.
w. p. Dyke left Friday night to
spend Christmas with friends near
Seattle.-Hillsboro Independent.
Miss Vivian Hargreve is visiting at
the home of her sister, Mrs. e. M
Smith, of Dallas.-Salem Journal.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. E. Fink and child
rem spent Christmas with Mr.. Fink S
parents, DR.. and Mrs. Fink at Dallas.
Sheridan Sun.
Frank Ferguson and two daughters,
of Amity, were Christmas guests of
Sheriff and Mrs. G. G. Hancock
HilIsboro Independent.
Earl wisecarver, who is running a
barber shop in Dallas, spent Christ
mas here with his parents.-McMinn-
vile Telephone Register.
G. o. Holman, who has been in the
city for the past several days on busi-
ness, returned Thursday to his home
at Dallas.-Salem Journal
J. S. Compton and wife and J. A.
Compton, of Independence, are spend
ing holiday week with relatives in this
city, and vicinity.-Scio News.
Miss Elizabeth May Pollock is
here to spend the vacation at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J..
NJ. Pollock.-Forest Grove News.
Mrs. ]. A. Finn departed last week
for Mccoy, Polk County, where she
will spend some time visiting with
friends and relatives.-Newport News.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. McCarter, of
Independence, came up last Friday
for a visit with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. David Rice, of this city.-Scio
News.
Joe Kosydar, of Siletz. was in To-
ledo, Tuesday night He went to Dals
las the following morning to attend
the meeting of the Siletz homesteaders.
Toledo Leader.
Miss Helen Gates left Sunday after
noon to join her father at Weed, Cal,
where they will continue their journey
to San Francisco and through Mex
leo on an extended trip.-Hillsboro
Independent.
DR.. and Mrs. Wright went to Salem
by auto last Friday, and were guests
of DR.. Steiner on Christmas day. They
returned Sunday evening. reporting
good roads and an excellent time
McMinnville Telephone-Register.
Prof. A. NJ Sanders and wife, Of
Albany. who have been in the city for
the past few days visiting at the home
of the latter's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
r. P. McLendon. win leave Sunday
for their home.-Roseburg News.
W. L Pettyjohn, one Of Buffers
most progressive citizens. was a sher-
idan visitor yesterday. These visits are
made as regular as the sunrise and
never vary more than three days
from the beginning Of the new year
Sheridan Sun
Miss Eva Wash. OF Oregon City,
daughter Of W. A. Wash. the veteran
newspaper man and former editor Of
the Polk County Itemizer. at Dallas.
was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs A L
Richardson on Christmas day.-For-
est Grove News.
L. \. Bays returned from the val
ley Friday. bringing home his wife
who has been at Dallas the past
month. nursing their daughter Mrs
McIntyre's many friends in the neigh
borhood viii be very glad to learn
that she was on the road to recovery
when Mrs. Bayes left-IillamooE
Headlight
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04
MaIboeuf Re.Ircs From RaIIroadIng.

C. A. Maiboeuf. the well known dis
trict freight agent for the s. p. lines
in oregon, to which position he was
promoted after many years OF service
in the freight traffic department OF
the company, has rendered his resig-
nation TO become effective January
18th. With associates. Mr.. Malboeuf
has organized the Rogue River land
G. Orchard Company. which proposes
to buy, develop and sell fruit lands in
this valley. Mr.. MaIboeuf will be a de-
sirable addition to the Rogue River
Valley Booster Club.-Ashland It'd
ings
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04
FOR THE TINY TOTS
Movement to Establish Kindergarten
I'm Dallas.

Much discussion has been heard
lately of the proposal to start kind
ergarten in Dallas. 1t is believed that
such an institution is very much need
ed and that there are enough young
children to support a good school.
A mass meeting has been called for
Thursday afternoon of this week. IT
$3.50 o'clock at the home of Mrs.
George Gerlinger. to discuss ways and
means. All mothers of young child
rem. and every one interested in this
cause is earnestly invited to attend.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04
Lady Maccabees EIect.

The Ladies Of the Maccabees. Lilac
Hive. met December 2s and elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year:
Lady Commander-Mrs. Rosa F'id-
ier
Lady Record Keeper-Miss Pauline
NanOrsdel.
Lady Finance Auditor-Mrs. Eva
line Hayter.
Mistress at Arms-Mrs. Blanche
Eakin.
chaplaln-Mrs. Eliza Black.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04
DATES HAVE BEEN SET
SCHOOL OFFICERS MEETINGS TO
BE HELD IN MANY DISTRICTS.
Programs win Be Informal and Sub
jects of Interest to Schools
VIII Be Discussed.

President T. w. Brunk and Secre-
tary II. c. Seymour. of the School
officers Association of Polk County,
have arranged for a series of meet
ings of school officers, parents and
teachers, to be held in the county dur
ing the next few months. All friends
of the public schools should plan to
attend the meetings in their respect-
i've districts and as many more as
possible, The dates are as follows:
Buell. Section-comprising Buell.,
Harmony, Gooseneck, Pleasant View,
Butler and Grand Ronde-meeting at
Harmony, January Is; William Nc
Lean, Chairman.
Eola Section-comprising Eola,
West Salem, Brush College, Mountain
View and experimenting at West
Salem, January %; A. Heise, Chair
man.
BalIston Section-comprising Ball
ston, Enterprise, Scroggins and Red
Prairie-meeting at Ballston, January
20; B. 2. Riggs. Chairman.
Salt Creek Section-comprising
Salt Creek, Upper Salt Creek, Con-
cord, District No. Is, North Dallas
and Pioneer--meeting in District No.
Is, February 10; Henry Voth, Chair
man.
Falls City Section--comprising Falls
City, Bridgeport, Guthrie, Liberty,
Oakdale, oakhurst, Teal's and Rock
Creek-meeting at Falls City, Feb
ruary 26; Ira Mehrling, Chairman.
Pedee Section-comprising Pedee,
Cherry Grove, Fir Grove, Montgomery
and McTimmonds valley--meeting at
Pedee, March 12-Charles Kerber,
Chairman.
Mistletoe Section-comprisin Mis-.
tletoe, Antioch, Sunny Slope, Coch-
ran and EllSins-meeting at Mistle-
toe, March 10; L. 1. Bursell, Chair
man.
Night Meetings.
During the week of February 21-26,
State Superintendent Ackerman and
County Superintendent Seymour will
make tour of the following sections.
and will hold the section meetings
at night:
Zena Section--comprising Zena.
Lincoln. Spring Valley and Lone Star
meeting at Zena, February 81; S.
H. Barker, Chairman.
Bethel Section-comprising Bethel.
Mccoy and Perrydale-meeting at
Perrydale, February 90; S. L. Stewart.
Chairman.
Rickreall Section--comprising Rick
reall, Oak Grove, Etna, Greenwood,
Oak Point, Smithfield and Polk Sta
tion-meeting at Rickreall, February
2S; b. +. Lucas, Chairman.
Buena Vista Section-comprising
Buena Vista, Suver, Parker and High
land-meeting at Buena Vista, Feb
ruary "a; G. w. Mclaughlin, Chair
man.
Airlie Section-comprising Airlie,
Lewisville, Ward, Valley View and
Fair View-meeting at Airlie, Feb
ruary 25; C. e. Staats, Chairman.
Programs VIII Be Informal.
At each of these meetings a short
program will be given by the child
rem of the different schools of the
section and subjects of interest to the
schools will be discussed. There will
be no set program, and all persons
may feel free to take whatever part
they wish.
The meetings held in the past have
done much good for the schools Of the
county, and it is hoped that by the
united efforts of all who are inter-
ested in the boys and girls of the
county, much more good may result
from the meetings to be held this
year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04

very accurately describes anyone's
feelings who Is confined 10 the house
with an attack Of rheumatism. lum-
baEo. stin joints or muscles. Ballard's
Snow Llniment viii cure the trouble.
relieve the pain and make you a. sup
PIE a. a two year old. Sold BY Conrad
Stafrin-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04

II you have land covered with
stumps you are missing Il Il you do not
get a modern stump puIler al the Dali
las Iron WORKS
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-01-04
Famous Willamette Cherries.

In the central part of the william
ette Valley the cherry is a standard
fruit, and every year there is a cherry
fair given at Salem that attracts Ma
tional attention. Cherries have been
grown in Yamhill County g inches
in diameter, and no such Royal Annes
are produced in temperate Southern
France. One Yamhill County tree has
produced in one season nearly a ton Of
Royal Anne cherries, worth $50 at the
canneries or $240 packed in 1O-pound
boxes.
The willamette Valley is the natural
home of the small fruits. Fully ripened
vored spots in the valley in the latter
part of January. The blackcap rasp-
berry produces profusely. and an in
come OF S10O to $3.50 an acre can be
realized by drying the fruit Currants
and gooseberries flourish, and even in
wild fruits thousands of gallons OF
blackberries. raspberries and buckle
berries are picked and marketed each
year.
Salaway. Early and Late Crawford
peaches are doing well in the william
ette Valley. and plums. OF many va
rieties. find the soil and climate per
feet for their production.
Oregon Apples Sets Pace for World
The past years record affords much
encouragement to Oregon apple
growers. Our Consular representatives
report increasing interest in our fruit
throughout Western Europe. Estab-
ishment Of the Spokane apple show on
permanent basis has served to cen
ter attention upon the Pacific North
west as q source Of supply. Oregon's
success at that show in winning the
sweepstakes prize. and the highest
grade Of her apple exhibit at the Alas
ka-Yukon-Pacifie Exposition. have
largely increased the fame Of oregon
apples.
Several investments in oregon ap-
pie lands. made BY Eastern men widely
known in bushes circles. have made
SIN more prominent the possibilities
of oregon apple-groUinE. Some of the
Investments have been In the william
cite alley. while others affected hold
ings in the famous adjoining districts
Of Heed River and Mosier- Big invest
neuts are also being made IN the
Rogue and Umpqua valleys
The apple fairs held in our state.
during the past year. were q unusual
merit. notwithstanding the unprece-