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Evening journal., 1911-11-17

NYRTLE-Ef they are, yuh gotta pay duty on
lVl 'em to the Guggenheim brothers before
startin' outside. An it takes slong to mould one
them sourdoughs inta what we're ust to that yer
liable to git sore an put pill in his Cruel some
evenin' No. Bella, I've gave all them schemes
reflection, an more an more l realize what Ned
Green's up against.
ANNABELLE-It'd be soft enough to fig
ger on farm ahead alone eff us wimmen could get
credit fur our great acts, but do yuh? No. Per-
s'nally / was the first white child in Abilene to
interduee the expression "oh yuh kid" yet they's
people there to-day, claimin' it wus them Like
wise mawr done posin' as the huming statute with
Reilly an Woods big show, an even producn'
pitchers amt never stopped the unscrup'ous from
grabbin' her billin, the copy cats
Life is pretty harsh fur a unprotected ge
my dear. We amt all got a Sammy Neuman TO
make the black clouds roll AVA, an much that
glitters is ben bought on time. It's a awful inn
perfect world, an they-hello? Hellol Well
yuh got 4-l1-44. / am answern' yuh
No, lIista Weldon amt been in. A'course
I'm sure Goo bye. Yes, as / was s-- hello I?
Who? Spell it. l dunno now what yer talkin
about Hello Oh, it's that dodo upn in Parlor
C. He amt never Jared loose from s'much as a
nickel, an alus snarlin' about the service. Hon
Evening journal., 1911-11-17

wv HEN she was released at the end Of that time
w she decided that it would be better to- remain
in obscurity until the public should have time forget
her. and also until colony of Americans should
emigrate TO Paris. SO she rushed of her old
haunts at Monte Carlo with a famous Partisan boue-
vardier, who almost rich as he famous.
The two Of them remained for the greater part Of the
the Riviera and the. Duchess spent "a great
deal Of her time in the Casino gambling her COM
panion's money She lost rapidly strange to say, for
she had always been a Of remarkable luck.
The result that her companions fortune began to
dwindle lie realized that she would throw him aside
his money gone, and that end seemed
inevitable. So he resolved to make attempt save it,
He risked the whole Of it himself day in the Casino
and lost lie knew that the Duchess would no longer
for him she found it out, and it could
not be kept from her. So he out into The palm
garden and blew his brains out.
This sudden turn in affairs rather cut short the
Duchess stay at Monte Carlo and hasened her return
Evening journal., 1911-11-17

result Of her she brauched ont and formed
other agencies Of the nature, keeping them oil
under her general management She organized q sort
Of marriage syndicate. And still her business grew
At last she moved her headquarters 10 London
The idea simple enough She advertised for
young girls from the United States, who wished 10 be
introduced into English French society, aud wanted
chaperoning. There many who had social amh-
tons and willing 10 pay literally for the oppor
tuny to satisfy them, they hocked 70 Mrs Leses
Office. OF course, they thought she the Duchess
Of Vauo, and they very certain that the society
she knew would be the best. In addition TO this the
Duchess had o number of her books who wanted
to marry pretty American girls who had money They
Evening journal., 1911-11-17

IT ER matrimonial adventures would make book
of themselves She has been legally married
three times and has been divorced twice. Her first
husband was officer in an Indian regiment of the
British army. At that time she had not developed the
extraordinary capabilities which she showed in later
years. They undoubtedly in her, but she had
not yet put them into practice. She was for some
time the staid proper and respectable wife of British
army officer in India. But the army life began to have
an effect on her which tended to bring out her
nature. She eoped with subaltern Of twentyone and
her husband Immediately divorced her and left her free
to marry her subaltern if she wished.
But she did not wish to. She soon found that he
was not the man whom she wanted, any than her
first husband had been. She had thought that be
was the man she really loved, but she found out
differently after she had lived with him for short time
She encountered another officer named Stanley Will
ams who attracted her than either of the other
two had. He was wealthy and prominent in social
circles in India He had much TO offer her than
the subatern, so she deserted him and married Will
iams She was then able to in the best society
and had almost everything that she could wish. Her
husband lavshed his wealth upon her. This life
suited her exactly, and it gave her excellent training
for the operations in which she later engage.
Suddenly she left India and became a resident Of
Monte Carlo This was where her real career was
started Many who were stalking fortunes under the
gided domes Of that word-famous casino still
Der the woman who appeared there day with APP
parently unbounded wealth, which she was prepared
TO run the risk of losing for the chance of getting
moro. Croupiers who were engaged there at the time
still recall the handsome aud distinguished duchess, who
placed banknotes of large denominations and tall stacks
Of golden louis the green baize tables, and was
equally unmoved whether they pulled her money into
ne bank or pushed toward her her winnings
she created sensation by her large plays, in that
casino where whole fortunes have been and lost
On a single play.
She aroused much curiosity among the other
residents of that petty kingdom Of chance that
one was anxious TO met her. She was not difficult
10 meet; she made friends easily-and all who knew
her found her extremely gracious and distinguished
She soon became Of the leading social lights Of
Monte Carlo. Men sought her company and courted
her Those who had been fortunate at the tables
Evening journal., 1911-11-17

reckless with their newfound riches and showered gifts
upon her. Many Americans who were sojourning
there for the Summer fell in love with her and rsked
their fortunes at roulette in order that they might win
enough TO become her accepted sutor. One have
money above everything else to gain woman's love at
Monte Carlo.
Evening journal., 1911-11-17

| )upIng I
Americans
"A time been synonymous terms to the
European and as a result Europe chases
the American with even more fervor than
her talented sons declare the American chases the
dollar There is as much earnesness and as much un
resting zeal in corraling party of tourists from the
United States these tourists find in gathering
the coin of the realm in their own land The American
is such liberal spender that he is welcome in Europe
with open arms.
however. And they try to be on the lookout for at
tempts the part of Europeans to dupe them They
usually refuse to admit that they are easy marks
In fact, they consider themselves quite wary But
occasionally some succeeds in getting them to
fall for his scheme and when they do the American
is almost always well trimmed The most recent
case of this sort was brought out by the arraign-
Of the so-caed Duchess Of Vlano in London the
other day for passing worthless checks. It showed
only the colossal gulbily Of countrymen but also
the wonderful of the woman who turned the
trick
This not ordinary swindling case. 1t was
rather series of of all sorts in which this
adventures tried to exc out livelihood by any means
which presented itself aud always happened that the
means of exciting and daring nature and that
Americans usually the who suffered. Few
have led the career that she has for it is not
easy carry many operations outside the pale
of the without being caught early and having such
plans nipped in the bud The Duchess had only been
arrested in her whole life until few days ago
and then she only served six months sentence and
began where she had left as soon as she was released
It is little wonder that this remarkable woman
succeeded in winning fortunes away from Americans
both and women. For. and above her natural
cleverness, she possessed superb figure aud ex
ceedngy handsome. She had extremely distinguished
features and looked every inch duchess and not at a
like swindler. Many fell violently in love with
her but they always suffered for American girls who
met her believed in her the moment they her. but
her friendship invariably them a great deal of
She could cash check anywhere provided the
person she approached had the money to spare. No
one was suspicious of her She is middle
aged of foryeght but she has lost little Of her
beauty and of her cleverness and distinguished
appearance
Evening journal., 1911-11-17
-lAn nlsa.. N..r,sa ), .ls AglAarl

SCENE-The telephone switchboard in the
lobby of New York hotel.
CHARACTERS-AN tho tele-
phone girl, and MYRTLE, "in the business"
Evening journal., 1911-11-17
chepteEe from The Life OF the
DUCHESS Of VILLAN0. GambTcy and
naVYiogc Broker.
Reveal just How
Easy We Are =

agreed to literally if she succeeded in getting them
what they wanted
Evening journal., 1911-11-17

A NNABELLE-Som dolls been calm
"a Gawge Weldon all mornin', which know
4 \ in my heart Gawge has gave her no en-
s..-4...s L., L,,,,s ,,o4,,ro ll,y
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09
State Election

The state elections held in several
states Tuesday and now being studi.
ed by politicians to catch the trend
of public sentiment. The only places
of real interest are of course in piv-
otol states. Republicans gained the
assembly by a considerable majority
IN New York. and New Jersey The
democratic governor of Massachu-
sets was reelected by a reduced
majority. and Maryland elected a
republican governor. Ken t u k v,
Texas and New Mexico democratic.
On the whole republicans are we'll
satisfied with the result.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09
PRESBYTERIAN Bazaar

The ladies' of the Presbyterian Aid
Society will held a bazaar on the
afternoon and evening of Nov. 22nd
in the Bushfield store room of the
new brick BUILDING. Supper will be
served and a large display Of articles
made by the ladies will be on sale.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09
Ladies Meeting

All ladies who are members of
families of any member of the
Miller Commercial Club are request
ed to meet at the new club rooms
at 2:30 p. m, Friday, Nov. 10.
G. l.. Ostrander, Sec'y.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09

Mrs J. E. Bard entertained anum-
Der of ladies at a Kensingston party
Friday afternoon at her home on
east second street
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09

Mr. and Mrs J. w. Heltihridle and
MIR and Mrs Frank Trotman autoed
to Wheaton Sunday to attend the
funeral of ]. C. Thomas.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09

Now is the time to have your
winter supply of coal hauled, by
E. A. Linsley. Phone Red GA.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09

The small boys enjoyed a few
days of skating on the creek west Of
town, during the cold spell Of last
week,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09

The pupils of the eighth grade
enjoyed a party Tuesday evening
at the home of Ursula Pussy on
West Second St.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09
For Sale

The Commercial Club has two
hard coal heating stoves for sale.
Inquire of H. j. Bush6eld.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09

Henry Bottcher, Of Highmore,
was renewing acquaintance in the
city Wednesday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09

Chas. Corcor an. who has been
confined to bis home for some weeks
with an attack Of rheumatism is
slowly improving and will oon be
out again.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09

Mrs A. f. Churchill came up from
Washington Tuesday for a short
visit between trains.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09

See E. A. Linsley for city drayjng.
Leave order at Pitzer Hardware
store. or phone Red "a.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09

w. F. H~ollister, of Washington
was a Miller visitor FRIDAY between
trains.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09

For RENT-Ofice room cheap.
Pert Coouillette.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09

The young people of Rec Heights
appe AIRED at the Opera House in
Miller Tuesday evening in their play
the college Freshman which was
enjoyed by all who saw it. They
had given previous performances at
Rec Heights and Highmore.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09

Mrs j. F. Gilbert and daughter,
OF Milton junction. WIS.,, are visit
ing at the home of G.. L Ostrander.
Miss Gilbert has just proved up on
her claim near White Owl, S, d.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09

Huronite-Mrs c. M. DIVER and
Mrs F. J. Weber and little daughter
arrived in the city Monday night
for a short visit with the baby's
great grandfather, Col. b. F. Ives.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09

W. +. Rossman made a business
trip to Huron Monday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09

a given previous Performances NJ
Rec Heights and Highmore
A farewell IN the nature of q sur
prise party was given Mr. and Mrs
Clate Porter last week at the home
of H. B. Hough in Logan twp.
There were e%ighty-fve guests pre-
sent and all report a good time.
! Mr. and Mrs Porter expect to depart
soon for California. where they will
spend the winter.
Died, at her home in Rockdale
township Sunday, Mrs Bernlce
Butts Jensen, of appendicitis after
a brief illness. Deceased was aged
about 80, and was the youngest
daughter of the Butts family. we'll
known pioneer residents of Rockdale
twp. and Miller. She leaves a hus-
band, her mother, one sister and
four brothers to mourn her loss.
Funeral services were conducted at
the Methodist Church Tuesday by
the pastor, and the remains buried
in the G. A. R. cemetery. c.. M.
Butts and wife. of Minneapolis,
Clare Butts and wife of Bridgewa.
ter. and Mrs. G. B. Eiwood, of New
Mexico, brothers and sister Of de-
ceased. attended the funeral. The
other two brothers Will and Frank,
and the mother. are in California,
and could not reach here for the
funeral.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-11-09
THE MILLER PRESS
NOVEMBER, 8. 1911.
PERSONALS AND
LOCAL BRIEFS


w. Z. Rossman made a business
trip to Huron Monday.
w. F, Hollister, of Washington
was a Miller visitor Friday between
trains.
Henry Bottcher, of Highmore,
was renewing acquaintance in the
city Wednesday.
Mrs A. f. Churchill came up from
Washington Tuesday for a short
visit between trains.
For RENT-Ofice room cheap.
Pert Coouillette.
Now is the time to have your
winter supply of coal hauled, by
E. A. Linsley. Phone Red GA,
The small boys enjoyed a few
days of skating on the creek west OF
town, during the cold spell Of last
week.
Mrs J. E. Bard entertained anum-
Der of ladies at a Kensingston party
Friday afternoon at her home on
east second street
Mr. and Mrs J. w. Heltibridle and
MIR and Mrs Frank Trotman autoed
to Wheaton Sunday to attend the
funeral of j. C. Thomas.
The pupils of the eighth grade
enjoyed a party Tuesday evening
at the home of Ursula Pusey on
West Second St.
Chas. Corcor an. who has been
confined to bis home for some weeks
with an attack of rheumatism is
slowly improving and will 500 be
out again.
Huronite-Mrs C. NJ. DIVER and
Mrs F. J. Weber and little daughter
arrived in the city Monday night
for a short visit with the baby's
great grandfather, Col. b. F. Ives.
Mrs J. F. Gilbert and daughter,
OF Milton junction. WIS.,, are visit
ing at the home of c. L Ostrander.
Miss Gilbert has just proved up on
her claim near White Owl, S, d.
See E. A. Linsley for city drayjng.
Leave order. at Pitzer Hardware
store, or phone Red "a.
The young people of Rec Heights
appe AIRED at the Opera House in
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-09-05
ENTERTAINED BY CARD PARTY
MFR. and Mrs. Louis GerIinger, Jr.,
Given Farewell Reception.

Mr.. and Mrs Louis Gerlinger, Jr,
who are to leave tomorrow for their
new home in Portland, were entertain
ed by the card club of which they are
members, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
e. C. Kirkpatrick, last Saturday even
ing.
The diversion of the evening was
Five Hundred, the highest score be-
ing made by Miss Emma Dempsey
and Mr.. Gerlinger. Mrs. Gerlinger
was presented with a beautiful piece
of cut glass by the ladies of the club.
Roses and asters had been used in
decoration, and refreshments were
served at the close of the game.
During their residence here, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gerlinger have been very popu-
lar socially, and their departure is
greatly regretted by all who have had
the pleasure meeting them. After
they arrive in Portland they expect
to spend an indefinite period in recre-
alton.
The members of the club are Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Gerlinger, Jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. E. c. Kirkpatrick, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. C. Eakin, Mr.. and Mrs. l. ~ Woods,
Mr.. and Mrs. b. Casey, Miss Emma
Dempsey and Mr.. J. r. Allgood. Miss
Mary Anderson. who has been the
house guest of Mrs. Geringer for
several weeks was also present.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-09-05
POPULAR TEACHER Welded
Miss Kate Jennings, of Perrydale,
Becomes Mrs. IL. Il. Duignan.

Married, Wednesday, August 80, at
p. M, at the home of the brides
parents in Perrydale, Miss Kate Jen-
nings and Mr.. r. L. Duignan, Rev.
Barton S. Riggs officiating. The cere-
mony was witnessed by few friends
and relatives, making company of
about 25, to whom wedding lunch
of icA cream cake and lemonade was
served, just before the bride and
groom took the train for Portland on
their way to LaGrande, their future
home.
Mrs Duignan has been a successful
teacher in Polk county for three
years, and has made many warm
friends that approve of the grooms
choice. Mr.. Duignan has been asso-
ciated with a large business firm in
LaGrande for about two years.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-09-05
Going to Portland.

e. N. Keeney, the well-known
Smithfeld poultryman, and secretary
of the Polk County Poultry associa-
tion, has been compelled to give up
farm life on account of his health, and
viii remove to Portland this fall,
where he expects to engage in the feed
business. lie will hold a public sale
at his farm, three-quarters of a mile
northeast of Smithfield Friday, Sep
tember Is, for the purpose of selling
off his stock, farm implements, etc.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-09-05
To Visit Enrone.

Miss Caroline T. Bankhouser, sister
Of Mrs. Carl Gerlinger, is on her way
to spend a three months visit with
relatives and friends in her native
country, Alsace- Lorraine. She was
accompanied as far as Portland by
Carl Gerlinger, master mechanic of
the Salem, Falls City & Western rail-
way, who had planned also to make
the trip, but was prevented on account
of rush of work in his department.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-09-05
Clothing Stolen.

Conductor Webster, the veteran
railroad man, brought out of Portland
a large number of hop pickers on
Monday mornings train. On arrival
at Dallas, when he went to lay aside
his cap and uniform coat he found
that civilian garb of hat and coat
which he wears when off duty, had
been stolen. There was no clue, but
the blame is laid on some of the city
pickers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-09-05
BANK HAS NEW PRESIDENT
Monmouth Institution Selects Sue
cessor to Late j. III. Hawley.

MONMOUTH, Sept 5.-Mr. J. B. v.
Butler has been elected president of
mouth, to fill the vacancy in that Of
flee in the bank, caused by the recent
death of J. II. Hawley who had been
president for 1S years of the Polk
County Bank, which was just recently
changed into the national bank.
Ira c. Powell was elected vice-pres-
ident, and will continue as manager
of the bank.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-09-05

Notice OF Sale of Real Property.
In the County Court of Marion County,
Oregon.
In the matter of the estate of James
]Gdsall Rutherford, Dec.
Notice is hereby given to all whom
it may concern that in pursuance of an
order of sale made and entered of re-
cord by the County Court of Marion
County, Oregon, on the 1st day of
September, 1911, in the matter of the
estate of James Edsall Rutherford,
deceased, the undersigned administra-
tor of said estate, will sell at private
sale, for cash, on Wednesday, the 4th
day of October, 1911, or as soon
thereafter as possible, the following
described real property, to-wit:
The M of Sec. 30 in T. S. r.
West Willamette Meridian. Polk
County, Oregon, same being a timber
claim.
w. G. WINSLOW,
Administrator of the estate of James
Edsall Rutherford. 9S-10G
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-09-05
Entertained Mt Dinner.

At her home in this city, Thursday,
August, 81, Mrs. C. o. Tennis enter
tanned at dinner in honor of her
guests, Mrs. w. Fl. Barendrick and
daughters, Ruth and Grace. of Port
land. The occasion was made pleas
ant reunion of former chums, and was
attended by Mrs. Thomas Card, of
Oakdale, and Mrs. ]. W. Morrison and
daughter. Catherine. of Salt Creek.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-09-05
No Strain. No Bother.

W@SS Don't fail to have Dr.. Lowe
show you, when he is here, Sep
tember 13 and IA, the new glasses
with which you can see all distances.
No seams or lines in the lenses to
catch dirt and strain the eyes; no
cement to come apart. The kind of
glasses that make you feel young,
without making you look old. Free
demonstration. Remember the days.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-09-05
For Sale.

Thirty acres fruit land; ten acres
set to prunes, four years old; one acre
English walnuts, six years old. Fam
lily orchard, 125 trees, bearing; 500
logan and black berries. Ten acres
bottom land, can be irrigated. Price
$4,000, one-half cash, balance five
years at six per cent. Address, ga"
Observer. 331tf88
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-09-05

Have DR.. Lowe relieve your head
and eyeache with pair of his correct
fitting glasses. They cost no more
than others, and you have the benefit
of his skill and more than 20 years
experience. He does not go from
house. Consult him at Hotel Gail,
September 13 and IA.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-09-05
NEW LODGE AT BLACK ROCK
Loyal Order of Lions to Institute To-
night I'm Up-VaIley Town.

BLACK ROCK, Sept. 5--A new
lodge of the Loyal order of Lions will
be instituted in this place tonight with
about 80 members. The meeting will
be presided over by Roy b. Hopkins
and T. A. Edwards, national organiz-,
ers. The new members will enter the
mysteries of the first, or Blue degree.
This lodge will be known as Falls City
Lodge No. SO.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-09-05
For Sale Chpan

Come to my office and l will sell you
a lot 60x144, with large barn on it,,
for $500. Also have a house close in
with five large rooms, besides hall,
closets, bath, etc. Plastered, electric
city water and large lot, COX
140, for $1,000. Terms, $500 cash,
balance to suit purchaser. f. e. Cook,
Real Estate, Dallas, Oregon.
353-1mS29
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-09-05
YOur Winters Wood,

Order your slab wood now and be
sure of having a good dry supply for
Winter. I can sell you either slabs,
blocks, or trimmings. Can furnish any
other kind of wood desired. Plenty of
good oak and fir. Send in your orders
by either phone. Mutual, 1896 Bell,
443. AUGUST BOMAN.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-09-05
Public Sale.

On Monday, September II, William
Metzler will sell farm machinery and
stock at auction, at his place four
miles east of Dallas and four miles
north of Monmouth, on Dallas-Mon-
mouth road. Sale begins at 10 o'clock
a. m. Free lunch at noon. 351-908