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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
MONMOUTH

W. c. Pollan is building new home.
Mrs. Clarrie is very ill and is not
expected to live.
]. C. Johnson, of Salem, was in town
on business Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs Jesse Walker, of Phil
omath, were in town Friday.
Mrs. Hedgepeth, of Airlie, was the
guest of Mrs. B. Hastings over Sunday.
Mr.. Phillips returned home Friday
from Eugene, where he had been on a
visit.
l.. C. Hoover went to Tacoma, Mon
day. on business connected with the
church
Mrs. James Staley, of Salem, visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Mat Graham
over Sunday
Milton Force, of Portland, is visiting
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. e. Force.
Mrs Mary Ryan, of Tacoma, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs Coleman. and her
brother, S. A. Work.
Mrs. Martin Sacre and son, Edgar,
went to Portland, Friday. They re-
turned home Tuesday.
PLY Simpson, of Airlie, one of the
leading logging men of Polk County,
was in Monmouth on business the lat
ter part of the week.
The Southern Pacific Company has
remodeled the depot building, which
adds to its appearance and makes it
up to date in every respect.
Hartley Mulkey sold his 13 acres,
with a 12-acre orchard on it, just
North of Monmouth. for $435O. A Mr..
Harvey, of Columbia County was the
purchaser.
Reverend McInturff will fill the pull
pit in the Evangelical Church next
Sunday morning and evening. Every
body invited to come and hear the
evangelist.
The Sunday School rally was well
attended and the program was, good
pecially enjoyable. The young man
has perfect control of his excellent
voice and shows he has had skillful
training.
The Peterson JohnsOn- Eker Real
Estate Company has sold its business,
contracts and lists to French & Nc
Inturff. The new firm will be known
as the Monmouth Real Estate Com
pany The building will be enlarged
and a department of insurance, loans
and investments will be added.
Mr.. o. A. Wolverton and Mrs. Irene
Dalton, both of Monmouth, were mar
ried October IS, at o'clock p. M, at
the home of the bride. The ceremony
was performed by Elder Wood, pastor
Of the Christian Church. Mrs. Wolver- |
ton is one of Monmouths best wo-
men and Mr.. Wolverton is well and |
favorably known in the county. Their |
many friends join in congratulations |
and good wishes. Mr.. and Mrs. Wol- /
5erton will continue to reside in Mon
mouth.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
cola

Roy Ferguson is working for G. w
| Chapman.
Byron Brunk is working for Thomas
w Brunk.
Highland Trent is staying with his
sister, Mrs Antrican.
G. w. Chapman is in Portland, serv-
as a Federal grand juror.
Ed NIFTY is hauling gravel from
Mrs. Stanton, Flossie Knower and
Miss Mcmillan are cleaning apples for
Mr.. Hamer.
George and Emily Cromley, of As
toria, visited relatives here the first of
the week.
f. T. Hamer has a large portion of
his apples to pick yet, and he wants
more pickers.
Miss Ethel Brunk is out of school,
and will probably have to stay out
lseveral days, on account of a sprained
knee.
The special school election, which
was to have been held last Monday,
was called off, as it was found not
necessary.
b. l. Ferguson and Thomas Brunk
ATTENDED the school officers meeting
in Dallas, Saturday. Mr.. Brunk was for
the second time elected President of
the Association for the union of dis
tricts for q high school
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
rmers are all busy.

The farmers are all busy
A big acreage of Fall grain is being
sown all over the country
T. r. Crook and family have moved
to the Lewisville country.
Miss Susan Warkentin came home
from Menno. Washington. last week.
The Harvest Festival at the NJ. B.
Church last Sunday was well attended.
Mrs. C. H. Warkentin has gone to
Reedley, California, for few weeks
visit.
Charles Teats is moving to the
Doctor Hayter place, recently vacated
by r. r. Crook.
The -year-old baby of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Rempel has been suffering
from an abscess in her thigh.
Ewing Brothers lost valuable
horse last week. The animal dropped
dead in its tracks while at work The
cause of its sudden death has not been
aseertained.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
Zena -- Spring Valley

r. c. Shepard was a business visitor
in Dallas, Saturday.
w. N. Crawford was a business Wis
itOr in HillsbOro, Saturday.
Mr., O'Reilly attended the teachers
institute in Dallas last week.
Wayne Henry and Lynn Purvine are
visitors in Portland this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Crawford spent
several days in Dallas last week.
Mrs. Knutson and daughter, Hilda,
left Thursday for South Dakota. Mrs.
Looney accompanied them as far as
Portland.
Fred Carothers went to HillsbOro,
Friday, and returned Sunday with the
mare that was taken from his barn
several weeks ago. A reliable farmer
had bought the mare from a stranger,
and now the Sheriff and the farmer
are in pursuit of the fellow, who, it
is supposed, went toward Roseburg,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21

returning to Parker. Sunday evening
Esten Bevens has moved to the De.
Haven place and another renter is &c
move in soon. We did not learn his
name.
Rev. Mccain came up from Inde-
pendence, on the IL o'clock train Sun
day morning He gave US a good
sound temperance talk.
p. R. Alexander, Isaac Compton and
Gale Alexander were hunting round
Parker all day Saturday. We did moi
learn with what success.
Gale Alexander was out putting up
posters Tuesday for the rally to be
held in the Highland schoolhouse Sat-
urday. October 22. at 1880 p. m.
Guy Peterson has been tacking up
bills for the rally to be held at the
Parker schoolhouse October 23, at
2:45 p. m. A good turnout is desired.
The Miller family quartet, of Salem,
will furnish the music. and able
speakers will be present.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
HARMONY

Lynn Jones is hauling his hops thi,
week.
Hugh Walker spent Sunday at the
home of Cyrus Blair
Miss Nina Graves visited in Sheri,
dan, Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Edna Caldwell visited Mrs. A
A. Mclean, Saturday and Sunday.
Harmony was well represented al
the ball game in Sheridan, Sunday
The pupils of the Harmony school
had their pictures taken last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Talbot, of But
Ter, visited at A. A. McLean's, Sun
day
Isaac Fades, of Pateros, Washing
ton, is visiting his nephew, William
Fades.
Miss jamie Guttry, of Amity, has
been visiting her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. l.. Guttry.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
OAK GROVE

Birds seem very scarce this season
Earl Way of Salem, visited at j. e
Aliens last week.
Mrs Nelson is visiting at the home
of her father, I. A. Allen.
Arthur Allen has gone to Portland
where he expects to study law this
winter.
Miss Mela White of Portland, has
been visiting her mother. Mrs. Tex
celia White.
A Reverend Stone has ben chosen
to take the place of Rev. oliver at the
NJ. f. Church.
G. G.. Roberts has sold his farm
north Of Salem and is moving back to
the old home place.
Mrs. Sarah Hill has gone to Cor
wallis to visit her daughter. She was
accompanied by Mrs. j. C. White.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. ]. Williamson
spent Sunday at ]. w. Edgar's. and
Isaac and Mandy Robertson at Mrs.
Texcella Whites.
Grandma Stevens, who has been
staying with her son. Thad this SUM
mer. has gone to Independence to
visit her daughter. Mrs. Huntley.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
MOUNTAIN VIEW

The Brush College school opened
Monday.
George Adams is working for his
brother. Harley.
Harley Adams has returned home
from Southern oregon.
w. T. Bennett and family have
moved to Newport to live.
G. w. Norwood sawed wood for
himself and Mr.. SCHNEIDER. Saturday
and Monday.
Mrs. Lena Sumpter and children are
spending the Winter with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs G. r. Adams.
Miss Mary Allen was married TO Mr.
Brinkman at the home OF Mrs. Hunt
in West Salem. Wednesday.
Miss Jepnie Mol and Mr. John Fer
guson were married In Salem last
Wednesday. They are on a short trip
TO Newport. and will reside with Mr.
Fergusou's parents.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
Welded AT BUENA VISTA
Miss Maegfe l.. Black Becomes Bride
Of Harley T.. Prather.

LEwISvILLE. or. Oct. ia quiet
wedding took place at Buena Vista,
Saturday. October IS. 1910. at the
home Of +. +. Black. when his Oldest
daughter. Maggie l.. Black. was mar
ried TO Harley f. Prather.
Only the immediate relatives were
present Rev f. r. Mcvicker was the
officiating clergyman. Mr. and Mrs.
Prather are two OF the highly respect
ed young people Of the community.
the bride having lived in that vicinity
for the last seven years, while the
groom was born and raised on the
home farm near Buena Vista. He Is a
son Of n. y. Prather.
They viii make their home on the
farm Of his uncle. CJames Prather.) ,
which they have rented. They have the
best wishes Of an who know them.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
RICKREALL

Peter Cook went to Salem, Tuesday
Mrs b. r. Lucas went to Salem
Friday.
Mrs. l.. c. Sherwood went to Salem
Tuesday.
Orval Price was visitor in Salem
Friday evening.
Joe Castlelein, of Tillamook, is Wis.
iting friends here.
Ike Dempsey returned from Nab
town, Washington, Monday.
Mrs. Charles Bratcher. of Perrydale
visited friends here Sunday.
Mrs. |. A. Dempsey and son return
ed from Portland Sunday.
Albert Cadle, of Portland, came ur
Saturday to hunt pheasants.
Miss Matte Koser and Miss Mira
Lucas drove to Salem, Tuesday.
Mrs. Percival, Of Monmouth, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs /. Dempsey.
Mrs A. M. Jones, of Portland, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs w.
r. Black.
Mr. and Mrs. f. Kirkland. of Inde-
pendence, are visiting at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Clark.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
BALLSTON

Norman Barnett and family, o
Boring. visited at the home of his sis
ter, Mrs. r. ]. Short, Monday.
Rev. w. b. Hollingshead, of Port
land. gave a temperance lecture in the
Methodist Church, Thursday night.
The first quarterly conference for
this year of the Ballston circuit will
be held in the Methodist Church here
Monday afternoon.
T. ]. Short and family attended a
family reunion at the home of Mrs.
Shorts parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Barnett, in Sheridan, Sunday
The funeral of the late Mrs. Har-
riet Orchard was held at the Metho-
dist Church, Saturday morning. The
service was conducted by Rev. G. w,
Pewtherer. The remains were buriad
by the side of Mrs. Orchards first hus-
band in the cemetery near their for
mer home North of WilIamina.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
PARKER

Fred Wells went to Buens Vista,
Sunday.
Mrs. Connett was an Independence
visitor Friday.
r. Davidson sold two carloads Of
hay last week
Mr.. Wilson. Of Independence. saved
wood In this vicinity last week
Ralph Davidson helped alr Russell
with his wood saving Saturday.
Miss Bush. OF Independence. visited
in cur burg Saturday and sunday.
Mrs P. T. Peterson and children
were Independsnoe shoppers Friday.
p J. Dickson and family. of Inde-
pendence. came up to their farm in
fheir auto sunday
saturday was an Interesting day for
birds Hunters could be sen and
heard in every direction
Mis- Ethel Lewis attended the
tssehers' Institute On Dallas last week.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
AIRLIE

Mrs c. f. Stats visited in Dallas,
Monday.
Harry Chaplin is assisting L. Il. Conn
with his Fail plowing.
John Miller, who has been quite sick
for some time. is better.
A. r. Lewis is digging a well near
bis newIy-rcpaired barn.
We're Staats has been visiting his
sister. Mrs. Ritner. Of Pedee.
The United Artisans met In the Air
lie city hall Saturday night
CLYDE Turner, the depot agent, has
now telephone in his residence.
Mr. and Mrs. Dell Harrington made
n business trip to Albany, Monday.
great number Of city sports are
hunting in the regions around Airlie.
Mr. Toedtemeir is harvesting his
crop Of potatoes. He has nine acres to
care for.
John Brinkley is here visiting his
s,tber He is a travelling salesman for
a Portland firm.
Ballard Tartar is moving into his
~ house.. Ballard stiIl says mo we'd
ding bells for me-"
Irwin. Rally and Lacey delivered
their hons at this place last saturday
n. Fenton. Of Dallas, received them
The new pump for the Airlie city
.,hools is here. Repairs and improve
r,sDts are now being made about the
school grounds.
We have had several days OF sun
.hlrs and hope il will continue q Few
-. longer. as the farmers are an
- putting in their Fan grain.
~ and Mrs. Burris Rose and son,
- Of Phnomath. have come back
:. .Iriie 20 stay. He vii assist ms
- Arrs william Rose. in keeping
the hotel
Hastings and family arrived
- sunday for few days visit WIN
-.lst5,-es sam is the owner of-a iarse
-. -.rrb In washington. where he
-. -.ssse5 for several years
NJ Cauehey's brother-in-laW- M
-, bas arrived IN Airlie from
- r.skota and viii make his home
- "a brought considerable person
/, -.-ora-tv with him He has oonEnt
- mar AirIis and intends 70 ollo-
A. and Mrs Del harrington ana
= "a arrs Charley Ray ATTENDED
-. funeral of Mr. Harfinsi Ton > 'H's
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
DEATH COMES SUDDENLY
Old Resident of Buena Vista Passes at
Age OF 81 Years

LEWISVILLE. Or, Oct ia. An
derson, an old and highly-respected
resident of the Buena Vista neighbor-
hood. died at McMinnvllle. Oregon
October Is. 1910. aged 81 years, s
months and II days. The funeral SER
vice was held in theA Evangelical
Church IN Bifeno Vista. Monday. and
burial t"ol,' place la the cemetery ON
the hill. Rev. f. E. McVicker. the pas
tor officiating.
Mr. Anderson was born In Stram-
way, Denmark May 4. 1853. He mar
ried Mrs. Emma Prather. October 26,
1880. He had been a Christian for
many years. being a member OF the
Evangelical Church for over Is years.
He is survived by his wife; one son.
Nelson c. Anderson; five stepdaugh-
ters. one stepson. two brothers and
four sisters
Mr.. Anderson decided about a year
ago to sell his farm and retire. Since
that time he bought a place In Nc
Mlnnville for his own home. and a
small dairy farm Just outside OF town
for his son. He moved 10 his new home
about three weeks before his death
He had not been well the greater part
OF the Summer. Although he contin-
ued TO do his work. he complained Of
being tired. While this condition con-
tinued TO Increase. his family did not
think seriously about t.
The night before his death. he said
TO his wife; I must retire earlier. and
get more rest" The next morning he
arose as usual and left the house.
When he did not return as the wife
expected. she went to the door and
called to him. but received no an
swer. She then hurried out and found
him dead a short distance from the
house.
Mr.. Anderson stood In the highest
esteem Of all who knew him. and his
death has left sadness among the peo-
pie of this community.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21

I wiz sell FOR cash. or exchange Tor
good farm. my bushes IN Portland.
valued a. t2o.Ooe; now earning about
fssoo per year. Income can be doubled
with small additional Investment No
Competition- Coneenlai work sad -asg
a. manage. Requires no skiiiel help.
Write FOR pariicuiars and give deerip-
tion of your property 7e3 Boarl -
nad= Buiidin<. Portland. Oreron-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21

was visiting at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs H. J. Elliott. returned home sat
urday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Enes returned
home Thursday from their honeymoon
trip and are living in their new home.
formerly owned by ]. Brown.
A Halloween social will be given in
the schoolhouse in Perrydale, Satur-
day evening, October %. The proceeds
will be used in buying song books for
the Christian Church. All are invited
to attend.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
AGED MAN FALLS IN FIRE
'Uncle' Joseph Policy. Of Buena Vista,
l. severely Burned.

BUENA VISTA. or. oct 2e-
Joseph G. Policy. q this city was
seized with a sinking spell sunday
morning and fen into the IRE. He vas
badly burned. his right forearm beins
cooked almost 70 q crisp.
Uncle Joe. has reached the ripe old
age Of - years and Is quite active for
"a man % his age. He H. also an Old
pioneer. having immigrated 10 Oregon
ln the year isf1.
The attending physician advances
fhe opinion that the cd veteran vm
survive hts injuries. and ve are an
hopeful that his judgment h correct
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
PEOPLE You KNOW.

Mrs. Cass Rigs. from Crowley sta
ton. visited her mother. Mrs A. NJ.
Bedwell. Of this place. over Sunday
Monmouth Herald.
Mrs. ~ d. Coulter. Of Dallas. ac-
companied by her daughter. Mrs Ora
savery. OF Portland. visited Rodney
Coulter and family Wednesday,
Monmouth Herald
Raleigh Burch. Of Dallas. returned
home sunday evening after a few days
visit at the home Of his uncle and aunt.
c. IT. Burch and wife. and other rel
atives-Amity Standard.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
news OF POLK COUNTY
ITEMS CONTRIBUTED BY RUST.
LING LOCAL CORRESPONDENTS.
happenings of Interest In Variou
Neighborhoods Told in Interest,"
ing Manner.
BUELL.

George Nicely is attending school
here. 'oi'ooi
A. W. Fletcher has painted his
George Hills made business trim 70
Sheridan, Saturday.
Mrs H. R. Jones and family visited
relatives at Butler Sunday.
quite a crowd of voters met at the
store and registered last Saturday.
a large crowd attended the dance
at Jones, Saturday night, and all re-
port fine time.
Everyone here was surprised to hear
Vi the marriage of Win Hill and Miss
Leila Syron last week.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
LEwISvILLE

A. Mr.. Brown, of Minnesota, after
having resided short time in Suver
is moving to the Joe Brown place, one
mile West of Lewisville.
Preaching at Lewisville next Sun
day, at II a. M, and at Bridgeport al
1880 p. m. At Bridgeport, an address
will be delivered on the vital points OF
the temperance issues.
Rev. and Mrs. E. E. McVicker went
to Dallas, Monday, where she will
visit the children while he makes a
visit to Portland. They win return in
time for Sunday services.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
PERRYDALE

J. a. Baxter was a Dallas visitor
Saturday
Mrs. Charles Smelling was q visitor
in Dallas. "Wednesday.
Miss walker. Of Dallas. T. visiting
At the home Of her uncle. II J. Ell-
lott.
Mr. Holman. The blacksmith. and
family have moved into q vacant house
here
Miss Kate Jennings who - teach
ing schooi a Pioneer. spent Saturday
and sunday with her parents
Mrs Conrad stsfrIn. of Dallas. Who
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21
Ress Furniture Polish.

I make a furniture polish that VIII
Withstand the action of alcohol. There
is none better made. and n is fer sale
IN any Quantity desired 81 the Dallas
Paint store save money by buying a.
". p. HOLMAN
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21

uncle, Bright Harrington, in Falls City
last Tuesday. He died Monday morn
Ing, leaving two sons and two daugh-
ters to mourn their loss.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-10-21

VIII cure when others fan am now
preparedlo treat you and to teach this
wonderful science.
J. n. MURPHY.
SIC shelton street.
gt Dallas. Oregon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-26
Services in the Churches
Unless otherwise noted In this column
the usual services will be held Mt tho
customary hours by tho regular pastors.

Seventh Street Observation-Disclosures
at II A. NJ. and SIS p, M. by the
pastor, Rev. III. D. c. Maelachlan.
Morning subject. The One Lost
Sheep": evening subject. Twice Born
Men,"
Allen Avenue Christian-Rev.. Henry
Pearce Atkins will preach In the
morning and at night.
First Baptist--Rev. George w. Nc
Daniel D. d.. the pastor, will preach
at ii a. M and at Sis r, NJ.
Asbury Place ethodist-PreachinE
at III A. M. and atS:lb p. NJ. by the
pastor, Rev Il, r.. Williams,
Grace Street Presbyterian--Dr Lilly,
the pastor, Will preach at IL a. NJ, and
immediately after the service, there
will be, the communion service, AT
Sis r. NJ there will be a union service
in behalf OF the Pres byterlan Church.
in Buchanan county, va, collection
calvary Baptist--Rev Ryland Knight.
u. d., the pastor will preach at IL A.
M. and S,15 p. NJ The morning sub
,ject, THE Mount or Temptation,
evening subject. 'The. Mount of In
/, struction," Electric fans have been
| Installed In the church,
| Nenable Street Baptist--Ihe pastor
will preach at IL A, NJ, and S:l5 F. NJ.
He will deliver a. series Of short r, sum n,
m me- . sysninE sermons during July on
Centenary Methodist-Rsv. j. N. La
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-26
ceiving the solicttorship nomination SO
far as Mecklenburg county can give 1T
to him
GOODWIN SHOWS STRENGTH.
Unexpected Vote Given to Present
ConEresxmnn I'm Cumberland.

Especial to The T1meS-DlSpatcn.l
Fayetteville, n. c., June 25.--To-day
Democratic primaries were held at the
different precincts throughout Cum
bertrand county to elect delegates to
the county convention, which con-
venes in Fayetteville on July 2. In
but few instances was vote taken
as to the choice OF particular candi-
dates. the only business being the cleo
ton OF delegates. therefore 1T is i'm
possible to give the political COM
plexion. II. L. Goodwin. present Con-
gresham from this district, developed
some unexpected strength In the
country districts, where his friends
forced a vote II. L. Cook, however.
will go into the congressional con-
ventlon. II is predicted with Cumher-
land solid for him. a. A, Mckethan.
for clerk of court. and II. Caster. for
Treasurer. have the strength OF the
county. while indications are that the
fight for Sheriff has narrowed down
to the incumbent, n A. Watson, and
n. n McGeachy. A. p. McGiil was
Endorsed in his precinct for the lower
House. and w L Williams. IN his
Drecinc, for state Senator. In all but
the extreme western part Of the coun-
W, the sentiment is practically unan-
imous against the creation OF Hoke
county. The tight for Register OF Deeds
Is practically between Frank Marsh
and Fulton r, Hail, with two other
candidates in the field Nothing can
he given from the city primaries.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-26
ELECTRICITY NOT
DANGEROUS AS GAS

Massachusetts, is noted all over the
United States for the very reliable
and exhaustive reports made BY its
public service commissioners on all
Its public service corporations. One
of the most interesting recently pub
lished gives an account of the number
OF deaths due to gas and electricity In
the State for the whole year ending
June 80. 1909. This report shows that
there was a total OF ninety nine killed
by gas and only fourteen killed by
electricity. Fifty-five of these killed
by gas were suicides, torty-four were
accidently killed, twenty more attempt
ed suicide by gas but We're prevented.
There was 12e other accidents by gas
and only fifteen by electricity. OF
this number lis Of those injured by
gas were not employees of the compan-
les. There were eight accidents. not
fatal, caused by electricity: two others
not employees of the companies Pat
rons and employees OF the Virginia
Railway &: Power Company of Rich-
mond and Petersburg have been very
free and safe-guarded from injuries
as compared with the injuries receiv-
ed by gas. Only two people have been
killed by electricity in eight years in
the three cities, Richmond, Manches-
ter and Petersburg, both of these were
employees of the company, and in each
instance II was due to neglect o,
carelessness on the part of the en-
ploye, who failed to use the precau.
tions at hand and provided by the com
many This is record that should be
kept and remembered by all persons
Interested in housekeeping, power
light, etc