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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-04-19
victim OF ILL HEALTH
Mlts. WALTER SELLERS COMMITS,
SUICIDE BY SHOOTING
tragedy Occurs at Home Of Hon
brothers Near Burns, Harney
County.

Mrs. Walter Sellers a daugbter ot
Dr' ana Mrs T. V, b. Embree. of this
CITY, committed suicide bv sbootipo
herselt through the heart at tha ham
OF her brothers, Van and Clvde Er-
bree, in Harney county, Sundav ,inht
News of her death reached Dallas
yesterday noon in a long-distanca fol.
ephohe message from Burns. directed
TO Doctor Embree. The message was
rom Van Embree, but gave no par
uculars OF the sad affair, merely stat
ing that Mrs. Sellers had killed herself
ana asking for instructions conoarr.
ing the shipment of the body to Dat
las.
fufther news came today in the
oregonian in a dispatch from Burns
winch says that Mrs. Sellers shot her.
self through the heart after retirino
sunday night. The dispatch saws she
succeeded in securing a revolver while
the other members of the family were
at supper, and upon retiring for the
hlght she placed the muzzle to her
breast and pulled the trigger.
The body will be shipped to Dallas
for burial and will probably arrive
here Thursday evening or Frida,
morning.
Mind Weakened by Ill Health.
Mrs. Sellers had been in frail health
for several years, and for the last few
months had been a victim of melan.
cholia. Her depression of spirits in.
creased noticeably after a severe at.
tack of pneumonia two months ago
and the family, hoping that change
of climate and surroundings might
prove beneficial, sent her to the home
of her brothers in Sunset Valley
twenty miles south of Burns, in Har.
ney County. Accompanied by hel
mother, she made the long trip in an.
parently the best of spirits. ARRIVING
at her destination, she spent much ot
her time in visiting the friends of hel
girlhood days and seemed to derive
great benefit from outdoor exercise, Sc
noticeable was the improvement in hel
condition that for a time she seemed
on the road to complete recovery, ant
the family became greatly encouraged
AS the novelty of the change of sur.
roundings began to wear off, however
her depression of mind began to re-
turn and the end came Sunday nigh
when she took her own life.
Mrs. Sellers was the eldest daughter
of Doctor and Mrs Embree Sht
was born in Dallas in February, 1879
and was married to Walter Sellers
seven years ago. The husband and {
little son, five years of age, surviv,
| her.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-04-19
Sjyteen-Cent Hops.

1f-cent hop contract was filed in
-. oaice of the Clerk of Polk County
Yesterday. T, A. Riggs, one of the
,ooyiest growers in the county, agrees
= aoliyer to Klaber, Wolf & Meter
"a oOO pounds of the 1910 crop at
'tat dcrre. This is the highest figure
mod 60 far in a contract for 1910s,
I .nd indicates that prices will rule high
rayt Fall.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-04-19
Ordinances Postponed.

The ordinances providing for ex-
tensiVe street and sewer improvements
were laid on the table by the City
Council last night, it being the desire
of the officials to make certain changes
in the measures before placing them
on their final passage. Bids for street
Improvement were also laid on the
table. Councilman Hall and Stafrin
were appointed as a committee to go
to Corvallis and investigate the man
ner of flushing sewers employed by
that city. Mayor Eakin, Councilman
Ayres and Auditor Gregory were APP
pointed to adopt a system of book
keeping. for the city. Several new
sidewalks were ordered.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-04-19
Dallas Bakery Sold.

q C, Coad has sold his bakery on
c,nrt street to Chauncey C. Mulkey,
If Monmouth. Mr.. Mulkey, the new
ouner is am Industrious business man
and will prove a worthy successor to
Nv Coad The retiring owner has not
daclded upon his plans for the future,
hrt If is hoped that he will remain as
ono of Dallas enterprising business
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-04-19
Accident at Black Rock.

While tending the hook in log
ging camp at Black Rock yesterday
John L. Snyder, laborer, was struck
on the leg by a cable and his left an
kle was broken. He was brought TO
the Dallas Hospital, where the broken
bones were set and he is now resting
nicely.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-04-19
New Automobiles.

L. Gerlinger, Jr., received from
Portland this week a fine Buick tour
ing car, with engines of 80 horse
power. II. G. Campbell is now the
possessor of new e. NJ. r. 80 car,
purchased a few weeks ago. Both are
fine machines, and the owners are
justly proud of them.
Mrs. f. r. Rich, of Black Rock,
visited friends in Dallas today.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-04-19
Judge Waymire Dies.

Judge James Waymire, for many
,oars A resident of Polk County, is
dead at his home in San Francisco.
He was one of California's prominent
men, and for many years had presid-
od as a Judge of courts in the Bay
CITY. He was a nephew of the late
Iohn Waymire, of Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-04-19

Legal blanks for sale at this ohee-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-04-19
AdminIstrator's FlnaI Notice.


Notice is hereby given that the un-
administrator Of the estate
Of Susan a. Macken, deceased, mas
filed his final account IN said estate
with the County Court cf Polk Coun-
ty. oregon. and said Court has set the
same for hearing on saturday, Mas
91ef ra1O- al the hour Of 10 o'clock a.
m. at which time all persons having
objections 10 said final account, u any
there be. are hereby notified 10 ap-
near in said court and make objections
In any they have. why said repor'
should not be approved the sald ts-
tate cIosed the administrator dis-
charged and his boudsmen released
Dated al Dallas. Polk County, ore
gon. this 18th day % April, lsle.
v. MACKEN.
Administrator of the estate of susar
A. Macken. deceased
slbley A. Eakin. Attorneys
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-04-19

Marion Syron, member of the we'll
known Dallas Foundry Company, was
a Messenger to Salem, Saturday morn
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-21
Tariff Taxers--and the Home
TAKING SCHOOL CHILDREN.

Little Willie. Jr, and Ethelnda school
their blank books a
their pencils they
e a cent a
little
penholder had
his hrecracker this he tariff
Ethendas pride which
dolls On this paid tariff
the penhoders they
chamos skin
rubber per
pen1nife paid then in addt
ton 10 cents Of tariff tax apiece each knife.
little
tariff
Willie had little
tariftaxed
a Of
cent
simple tariff 40
the
tariff cent
toused
emergencies after tarif-taxed
paid a tax o o N doTes.
umbrella mother
paid a n
he pay a of per
dried themselves towels tarfaxed As
their tarin-taxed
nd n a
a candyfes tariff
Louis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-21
is SENT TO COUNTY JAIL
Larry Ryan Goes to Keep Jim Haley
Company.

Larry Ryan Goes to Keep Jim Haley
Company.
Larry Ryan, compatrtot OF Jim
Haley, was arrested last night and
this TncT ming he was sent down to the
county Jail to keep Jim company. Lar
~ is troubled by "boozitis," that is,
he generally has too much liquor in
his system for his own good. During
the last two weeks the police say he
has been on no less than six success
sive toots and each time he was haul
ed into the police station and kept
there until sober. Acting Magistrate
Wells decided this morning that Larry
had been given enough chances to re-
main sober and so he was sentenced
to spend the next 20 days in the coun-
ty Jail.
Gus Kerres was fined 81 and costs
on charge Of disorderly conduct. His
particular offense consisted Of stealing
an alarm clock. Gus was employed at
the Carl Lorenzen Manufacl curing com
pany until several days ago, when he
was discharged. He returned yester-
day and demanded that a lantern
which he claimed as his be given to
him. 1t was refused him, whereupon
he took the clock to even matters up.
He paid his fine and was released.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-21
DANE DELIGHT IN
VIOLIN RECITAL
Axel Skovgaard Charms Audi
ence by His Mastery at
Augustana.
BRILLIANT IN TECHNIQUE
Mixed Program Displays Interpreta-
tive Versatility - Charlotte
Ruther Ikert in Songs.

A treat for music lovers was the
concert given last evening by the
Skovgaard concert party at Augustana
college. Drizzling rain and penetrat-
ing chill no doubt prevented many
from attending, and only fair sized
audience greeted the concert company,
which is making its fifth annual tour
Of the United States. Great credit is
due the Associated Charities for bring
ing such high class artists to the three
cities, and It Is to be regretted that not
more people awaited themselves of the
opportunity of enjoying such a rare
treat. However, the enthusiastic zap
probation of the audience more than
made up for lack of numbers.
Axel Skovgaard, the Danish violinst,
fCoutipued on Para TNUelVe.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-21

first important positions. He was
born in Genoa, Cayuga county. New
York, in 1887, and began his career
as a telegraph operator at Albany
for the New York and Buffalo TeIe-
graph company in 1852. In 1854
he removed to Chicago and worked
as an operator for the Illinois and
Missouri Telegraph company.
Mr.. Hughitt entered the railway
service in 1856 and until 1862 he
was cOnsecutively superintendent Of
telegraph and trainmaster of the ST.
Louis, Alton & Chicago. From 1862
to 1864 he was superintendent of the
southern division of the Illinois, Cen
trail.
Performed Great Feat.
1t was during the latter period that
Mr.. Hughitt performed an operating
feat that has never been surpassed.
The government suddenly called
upon the road to move a large de-
tachment of troops at a time when
the road was flooded with traffic. The
force became somewhat demoralfzed
at the magnitude of the problem,
whereupon Mr. Hughitt took his
place at the dispatcher's key and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-21

performed the task without Interrupt
ton to traffic.
No sooner had the work been ac-
complished than orders came from
the government to move the same
troops back again Immediately. AL
though at the key 36 hours contin-
uously, Mr.. Hughitt started over
again and duplicated his perform
ance at the expense Of ~ hours of
continuous service. When he awak-
ened two days later, he found that
he had been promoted to the posi-
ton of general superintendent Of the
road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-21

boarded and where she was a wait
ress, retired from office yesterday to
become chairman of the board Of di-
rectors. He had been president for
"a years and his resignation was vol
untary. The board of directors elect
ed William A. Gardner, formerly vice
president in charge of the operation
of the road and also president of the
Chicago, Minneapolis & Omaha, to
succeed him.
Other Changes Announced.
Other changes announced at the
conclusion of the meeting were:
Samuel A. Lynde. general at
torney, also a former Rock Is
lander, son of the late Judge
Cornelius Lynde, elected vice
vice president in charge of the
legal and financial departments,
in place of E. e. Osborn of New
York, who retired on account of
i'll health, and was also made
assistant secretary.
Richard H. Ashton, general
manager, appointed vice presi-
dent of operation and mainten-
ance, succeeding Mr.. Gardner
William Cantillon, assistant
general manager, promoted to
general manager in place of Mr..
Ashton.
Willis e Morse, general sup
erintendent, promoted to as
sistant general manager.
Samuel G.. Strickland, ap-
pointed general superintendent
of the lines east of the Missouri
river, except the Minnesota and
South Dakota divisions, and
Chester T. Dixie was appointed
general superintendent of the
Minnesota and South Dakota
divisions.
The changes in the operating de-
partment are effective Nov. l.
Last of the "OId Guard"
Mr.. Hughitt, who is in his 73d
year, is in many ways one of the
most remarkable men in the railway
service. With the almost sole excep-
ton. of e. P. Ripley, president of
the Santa F'e, he is the last Of the
''old guard" of famous railroad
presidents who made railway history
from the time they attained their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-21
PACKETS STILL RUNNING
White Collar Steamers to Operate
Until Nov. 20.

Until Nov. 20.
Nov. 20 has been fixed as the date
Of the close OF navigation for the
White Collar steamers, which are ply
ing between Rock Island and uincy.
All of the boats are doing a freight
business and there is no inclination
to close sooner than Nov 20, unless
navigation is impeded by ice.
The Black Hawk continues to make
her regular trips between Rock Island
and Burlington, the Wenona between
Burlington and KeOkuk, and the Keo-
kuk between Keokuk and Quincy.
None of these crafts is doing much
passenger business, but the freight
traffic is heavier than usual.
The Morning Star has gone on the
ways at Rock Island to have its hull
Iengther ed % feet. It will not be in
service again until next spring. The
Columbia and the Helen Blair have
both gone into the harbOr for the win
ter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-21
HUCAITT QUITS
AS HEAD OF ROAD
Retires from Presidency of
Northwestern to Lead
Board of Directors.
A FORMER ROCK ISLANDER
s. A. Lynde. Another from Here, BE.
comes Vice President-Other
Changes Are Made.

Marvin Hughitt, the veteran presi-
dent of the Chicago & Northwestern
road, who in the sos worked as
telegraph operator in Rock Island
and who first met his wife at the
old Rock Island house, where he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-21

WE'RE ALL GOING TO BUY TAGS
SATURDAY.. THE MONEY GOES TO
SUPPORT BETHANY HOME, AN IN
STITUTION WHERE HOMELESS
CHILDREN ARE CARED FOR AND
SCHOOLED.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-23

A few mombers OF the Farmville
branch O. tire w. Z. q. T. met
in the lecture room Of the Metho-
dist Church on Wednesday even-
ing LIS, after prayer zoe ing hour
Z consider matters OF interest to
the order
Aet. Mf Dalman presided over
che meet ngs and delivered a brief
ADD ess ON the general subject
which now engages the thought Of
the temperance workers Of the state.
owing TO the limited number OF the
members present. it was decided
best to hold another meeting OF
the body. and this was done yester-
Gay afternoon az the home Of judge
Crute. the proceedings Of this meet
ing wee not however. received Ia
time for this issue OF the Herald
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-23

Mrs. Millidge. on her way 10 Flo
rida, where she viii spend the win
ter. stopped over in Farmvillo.
New wells are to be drilled on
the sespel heights Tired Of wait
ing tor the town water.
The residence Of Mr.. Beverly Win
ston, on Virginia street, is being
hur led 20 a finish.
Mr.. r. C. Bristow and his force
are at Hampden-sidney Frightening
up the College Church building.
The firm Of Martin * Orange.
printers. has been dissolved. and
Mr.. Orange wiz resume work in
Lynchburg.
DR.. N. Powell Tynes, has opened
a dental office over the Peoples
National Bank, and win practice his
profession in Farmville,
The new residences on South Main
are all about finished, and there
is now no more attractive residen-
tial section I'm all Farmville.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
Church are preparing for an elabo-
rate exhibition and sale of fancy
articles. christmas in coming
and such things will be in demand.
The professional card Of Mr.. E.
Warren Wall appears elsewhere in
this issue of the Herald. A Farm
Vile boy who proposes to make
FarmvAle his home. There is no
place like home"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-23
zeppelin Airship Burned.

II anything could discourage the IN.
trepid apostle Of aerostatics, Counp
Zeppelin, It would appear TO have been
furnished when the Zeppelin VI. the
latest model Of his aerial inyentionl
was torn by the explosion OF one OF
the three motors located in the stern
gondola, near Baden-Baden, Germany
Three of the airship's crew we're sefi1
ously injured.
The accident happened as the dirigi
ible was being slowly worked into her
shed. The defective motor had beer
operating as usual, when suddenly me
crew were whirled from their posts irl
the rear gondola as the craft trem
bled and lurched.
There was a sharp report a nasn on
flames. and in a moment the immense
fabric Of silk canvas was afre. The
crew. hardly realizing what had hap
pened. mmbled over the sides OF the
airshin. barely escaping with tneii
lives. The fire spread so rapidly tnai
the shed was soon destroyed.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-23
City Attorney WIN Answer.

Editor Herald never read &C
counts of the meetings OF our town
council as they appear in the Her
aid that 1 do not notice that one
or more members Of the body are
allowed pay for articles furnished
the town. On this subject l beg
TO refer TO the law on the subject,
which you will kindly publish:
Section S23 Of the Code. amend
ed in 1908, provides that it shall
be unlawful for any member Of the
Council or Board of Aldermen or
other officer Of a city. during his
term of office. to be contractor or
subcontractor with the said corpora
ton. or its agents. or with such
committee. nor shall they be in
terested directly or indirectly in any
contract. subcontract or job of work
or materials, or the profits or con-
tract price thereof, or any services
performed for the city for any pay
under any contract or subcontract,
and no such councilman. officer OF
employee shall be interested direct
ly or indirectly in any contract sub
contract or job Of work or mater
ials. or the profits or contract price
thereof. or services to be furnished
or performed for the city for pay
under any contract or subcontracti
nor as agent for such contractor
or subcontractor. or other persol
furnishing any supplies or materials
Every such contract shall be void
and the officer, councilman. agen
or member of such committee max
ing such contract shall forfeit e
the Commonwealth the full amour
stipulated thereby
NO officer of city who alone
or with others is charged with thu
duty of auditing. settling or provid
ing. By levy or otherwise, for tn
payment of claims against suchcit'
shall, by contract, directly or ind
rectly. become the owner Of or in
terested in any claim against sucl
city. Every such contract or sub
contract is void, and if any sue
claim be paid, the amount paid, wit
interest, may be recovered back B.
the city, within two years after pay
ment, by action or motion in tn
Circuit or Corporation or Husting
Court having jurisdiction over sal
city"
Tax Payer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-23
SCALE OF VOTES IN CONTEST

For NEW subscriptions 900 more
votes viii be given than for re-
Isaa.s or paid up old subscriptions
Tie following scale is for re-
lseals and old subscriptions. AID
gu To each year for new subscrip-
,ols.
For one years subscription, lOOV
votes.
For two years subscription 3
8, votes.
Tor three years subscription s.
81. votes.
For four years subscription o.
90 votes.
For five years subscription. 4
g.. votes.
Tor eight years subscription TO-
l.9 votes.
For ten years subscription 20
Oh. votes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-23
80 and Nc HeId as PoIsoners.

Charged by an information from
Connecticut with poisoning a whole
dinner party al Darien with arsenic,
pierre Heritier, twenty-five years Oh
age. French butler and his wlle,
Honorine. were arrested IN New 10Th
citv hv Detective Brown, from police
headquarters, and William Il. Breh-
nan. chief OF police Of Stamford conn.
pierre and his wife were engaged al
an employment agency in this city oy
William L. Searles, who is a re'irel
wool MERCHANT. The butler. according
m Chief Brennan's story, was found
m be unsatisfactory. and Mrs. searles
discharged him on the morning OF
Sent G. Honorine, who had been
maid servant in the house, decided 20
60 with her husband, and the two re-
turned TO this city.
That night Ida PinnOw, the Sear!es
cook. made biscuits for a dinner party
al which there were seven people. I'M
med.a.ely after the dinner ell the
Marty became violently I'D. Doctors
were called in and said that the an
ers were suffering from arsenic pol
soning. After heroic treatment every
one recovered.
The laundress employed by the
searles had liked the looks OF the BIS
cuits SO much that she took some OF
them home with her and gave them 10
her four-year-old son. Both the ladn'
dress and tie boy were taken i'll al
mos. Immediately after eating them
and a neighbor to whom the laundress
had given six biscuits and who had de-
voured them all was sickest OF all
though she eventually recovered.
Investigation OF this wholesale sick
ness ended when there was discovered
I'm the -four barrel from which the
-four tha went into the biscuits had
been taken a liberal sprinklins OF a
powder that contained arsenic
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-23
DISSOLUTION.

FARMvILLE Va. August 18th. 1910.
II whom Do may concern: Nouee s hereby
r..r HAT the partnership heretofore existing
r.-.e0r tne undersigned for the conduct oil lhe
I..t roaac.o business at farmuiie, Va unaer the
a-.r Kane. and style Of j. r. JOHNSTON d Co. mas
f...... Hlar d lssolved by mutual consent
Irs l-dsrsisned j E.iJonnston mas purchaser
q. -.e...efs and assumed all the haplities on
E. r... and persons indebted 20 said nrm are
a..rlel tl settle with him and those haHii.s
cl. AGAINST said firm VIII present 1ieiH ~
t tl. settlement. 80 L..
Tr.adI. T. Johnston will continue SAID Dosi,
rs.sa.tae same % lace under the said name ana
a.eof d. H. Johnston & Co
. n-.. IN. VAUGHAN.
j. r. JOHNSTON.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-23
4 HIAb3 S BACK
The Aches and pains WIN Disappez'r
il the Advice OF This Farm
vile Citizen is Followed.

A woman's back has many aches
and pains. ,.,.
Most times its the kidneys fault'
Backache IS really kidney achef
That's why Doans Kidney PMS
cure it. "a,
Many Farmville women know TINS.
Read what one has 20 say about
Mrs. Charles Chick, Main street,
Farmville, Va, says About slA
months ago / was suffering nom
attacks OF kidney complaint ana
was in a miserable condition as the
result Of the pains in the smailoL
nv hack. The trouble bothered me
lust as badly at night and from oth-
or symptoms I knew that my klI-
news were disordered ! Ilnaily
went TO Freear & Garlands drug
store for a box Of Doan's Kidney
pills and had used them but a SNORT
time before the pains disappeared
and nv kidneys were restored 70
their normal condition ] Willingly
Give Doan's Kidney Pills my en-
dorsement." D-,oo so
cents Foster-Milburn Co. Bullaio
New York, sole agents for the Unil'
ed States. maze
ana take no other.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-23
MIR. ORGAN IMPROVING.
WeU-Known Young Aisn Stricken
With Fever While i'm Farmville
i kecOverlng.

The condition of llr. W. B. Or
gain. a prominent young man Of
Virginia. who for the past three
weeks has been in IN a local hotel,
is reported 20 DE somewhat i'm
proved. He is under constant care
of DR.. R. L. Hulgins and Miss r.
by. a trained nurse from Memorial
Hospital, in Richmond, has been
attending him since his illness.
Mr.. organ has many relatives IN
Lunenburg and Prince Edward coun
ties. and they win be glad to know
he is improving.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-09-23

p .lnk you for your query in re-
gard TO the Country Inn. Its doors
74 swing open to the guests OF the
s4-urilie Fair, and we ask for the
generous patronage accorded US
e. the last Fair. Another year Oh
Practice has enabled US to furnish
Brunswick stew with many degrees
Of ezcellency added. York River
oysters have had another year to
grow and fatten. and every thing IN
The way Of service, etc., has been
improved by past experience.
Work on old Browns Church has
been DELAYED for lack Of sufficient
i-ads, and we are hoping for many
l.lgs from the Country Inn.
Yours very truly,
Mrs. S. F. Badgett
resident Ladies' Missionary So
Herald and n Y. World SLIGO