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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-10
PROBATE


In the estate of Ira McReynolds
deceased. 1t appearing that through
an oversight the first report and fl.
nal account in this matter was not
heard at the time appointed therefore
it is ordered that said final account
be approved and the administrator
discharged.
In the guardianship of Raymond
C. KILN, a minor. Inventory and
appraisement fled.
In the guardianship of Ola V.
Martin ct al, minors. Ordered that
the annual account be approved
subject to final settlement.
In the guardianship of Florence
Adams, and Walter Adams, minors.
Ordered that the annual report of
guardian be approved, subject to f.
nal settlement.
In the estate of Samuel Stone, de-
ceased. Final account heard and
approved; Administrator discharged.
In the estate of John E. Smith,
deceased. Final account filed and
set for hearing December 8, at 10
a. m.
REAL ESTATE
M. w. Wilkins ct ux to N. H.
Smith, lots in Dallas, $500.
R. F. Emmerson ct ux to E. E.
DeArmond, land in Independence,
$500.
George B. Remington ct ux to
School District No. "a, l acre tip IS,
r 5 W, $75.
John Osburn ct ux to Jennie
Stephenson, II acres tip 8 S, A W,
$115O.
John R. Bedford ct ux to H. q.
Thorp, lots in West Salem, 81.
Alice Dimick and hus to John Ad-
Gilman ct al, 11729 acres tip 7 $, l
6 W, $50.
G. E. Lawrence ct ux to G. w.
Curtis, IS acres tp z S, r 5 W, $40.
H. A. johnson, Jr.., ct ux to G.
W. johnson, Jr., lot in Burley Fruit
Farms, $40. .. -....
Arthur E. Hoisington to William
A. J. Hoisington, 1868 acres tip 9
S, W, $40.
D. E. Geer ct ux to Ernest Heine
one-half interest in 300 acres tp 6
s, 8 S, $4,000.
Emma and Taylor Dunn to Hiram
Windover, land in Dallas, $40.
Hiram WindOver ct ux to ID. w,
and T. w. Dunn, 172 acres tp Z s.
r W, $40.
Robert E. Winterstein ct ux to
Edward and William L. Bose, 233.64
acres tp 9 s, r 5 W, $40.
George Jones ct al to Thomas Fen
nell, land in Independence, $1,000.
John r. Cooper ct ux to Robert
Rasmussen, land in tp s S, 4 w
and Independence, $500.
Perie Mark ct ux to P. 7. Eiselei
100 acres tp 6 S, r 6 W, $45OO.
F. G.. McLench ct ux to I. w.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-10

1--we YOU dined at the New ScottR
alter L. Tooze, Jr., Lawyer, New
Il Building.
bcks and geese wanted at Union
Market.
les tested, glasses fitted, at the
lrv store, A. H. HARRIS.
Gather proof trespass notices on
at the Observer Job Office.
tespass notices, weather proof,
sale at the Observer Job Office.
der your turkeys now for
bksgiving at the Union Meat
ket.
rs. ]. H. Hart, Of Philomath, is
ling her daughter, Mrs. D. j.
ID.
rs. L. D. Brown left Monday for
extended visit with her mother
Baker City. She was accompan-
as far as Portland by Mr.. Brown.
bone 54l. Ladies' and mems
\ IS called for and delivered. Dal-
Shining Parlors, next to Gail.
i you have rooms for rent, place
|ard in your window saying so.
sale at Observer Job Office.
'artieS having money to loan
slld see me, as l can loan it out
you to suit you'll. q. Campbell.
dozen fine portraits will solve
\ Christmas problem. Come early.
y. Stone, Photographer, Wilson
ding.
eadquarters of the Oregon Fire
Pef Association will be found in
|n q, New Bank Building, at
head of the stairs. .
|egal blanks for sale at this Office.
now have the agency for the
pden Fire Insurance Association,
eSandel, New Jersey. Also the
'Kers q Merchants Mutual Fire
|el Association, of Forest Grove.
y y IN ana insure your property.
T. Cook, real estate and insur-
If
|esal blanks for sale at this officn
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-10
COURT HOUSE PICK-UPS
Court Items, Real Estate Transfers,
Farm Names Filed and Other
News Briefly Told.
MARRIAGE LICENSES

John M. Lynn and Grace D. Sni-
der of Dallas.
Frank F. Spring, Of Los Angeles,
and Nora Van Skike, of Dallas. Il
John 0. Gritton, Of Salem, and
Edna Woelk.
James A. Young, Of Falls City,
and Gertrude Oleson.
COMMISSIONER COURT.
In the matter of Mrs. Nettie Hut
tons assessment for 1910. Ordered
that the county treasurer deduct
from the several funds, school and
road fund and city of Dallas, the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-10
Satisfaction Of Mortgage.

The Observer has added Satisfaction
of Mortgage to its stock Of legal
blanks. Notaries and attorneys may
now secure them in any quantity de-
sired. Phone orders for legal blanks
given prompt attention.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-10

Waring ct al, 1877 acres tip 6 s,
r W, $7410.
Broadmead Land Company to
Base Line Land Company, lot in
Broadmead, $40.
T. P. Bevens ct ux to T. O. Bev-
ems ct ux, 68.78 acres tip 9 S, 6
W, $3O5O.
James F. Mathews ct ux to
Charles H. Wick, 30 acres tp . s,
n 6sw, $40.
Capitol Trust Company to Leona
M. Douglas, lots in KingwoOd Park
add to West Salem, $40.
Priscilla R. Craven and hus to G..
E. Herren, 10 acres tp 8 S, r 4 W,
$40,
James M. Wilson ct ux to Ida M.
UlIery, 30 acres tp Z and 8, W,
$40,
G. N. Thorp ct ux to G. W. White
aker, 4.54 acres tp 10 s, 4 W, $151.
Broadmead Land Company to G.
A. McCulloch, lot in Broadmead.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-10

J. B. Num- was a recent visitor
in Portland
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-10

Legal blanks for sale at this office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-10

"Rooms for Rent" cards for sale
at the Observer Job Office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-11-10

sal blanks for sale at this Office.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
Omaha is Given a
Good Cleaning Up
Street Commissioners Department
Hauls Many Loads of Rubbish
Collected by Citizens.

Two hundred and forty-five wagonloads
OF tin cans, ashes and rubbish were re-
moved by the street commissioner de
partment In response to requests to help
clean up Omaha Saturday. The depart
ment's wagons continued their work Mon
day, having been unable to comply with
all requests received from citizens through
out the city.
The wagons worked from morning until
late at night. but were unable to make the
rounds. Commissioners Flynn decided early
Monday morning to complete the work and
dispatched his wagons on this errand.
Omaha certainly looked like a new
Omaha Saturday night" said the commits
sioner. Parts of the city that never be-
fore had been visited by the cleanup
gangs benefited from the united action OF
the citizens. Staid business men we're the
greatest boosters and the hardest workers
we had. 1t was a pleasure to aid these
men, who took time from their business to
comply with the mayors proclamation"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
TRAVELLERS PROTECTIVE
ASSOCIATION WILL MEET
state Convention 70 He Opened I'm
Lincoln Next Friday-EIect
Officers.

The Nebraska division OF the Travellers
Protective association will convene at Lin
coin Friday afternoon at 1880 o'clock. OFF,
GERS will be elected and eighteen delegates
chosen to represent the state division at
the national convention in Philadelphia in
June.
Frank B. Hobrook Of Omaha is the can
didate of post A for the position of presi-
dent. This office has been held by mem
bers outside of Omaha for four years.
The session Friday afternoon will adjourn
at $3.50 o'clock, when the women in Lincoln
for the meeting will be taken to a matinee.
The men will be entertained at a ball
game. A banquet for the delegates and the
women of their families will be held at the
Lindell at $50 o'clock
Saturday morning the convention will
begin work at $3.50 o'clock. The women will
be taken on a sightseeing trip, including a
visit to the home of William J. Bryan and
reception at the governors mansion. At
the close of the convention a luncheon
will be given at the Lincoln hotel
The Omaha delegation will go to the
convention on special train over the
Rock Island.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
Omaha Boy to the Front in
Church and Civic Affairs

Rabbi Louis Bernstein, IN charge
Of Congregation Adam Joseph in St
Joseph. Mo. has been appointed
member Of the Missouri State Board
Of Charities and Corrections. He
was recently elected an honorary
member Of the Presbyterian Brother
hood.
Rabbi Bernstein is a member Of an
Omaha family. He was educted
here. He IL a brother OF Prof.
Nathan Bernstein, instructor in the
Omaha High school. and Maurice
Bernstein. officer OF the juvenile
court here.
But four yea out Of college Rabbi
Bernstein has attained a high degree
of success. He IL Is years of age.
He was graduated from the Univer-
slty of Cincinnati and Hebrew
Gnion college
He has appeared in Omaha az a
speaker at Ak-Sar-Ben ceremoniRls
and before the Ad club
He II q member OF the library
board of ST. Joseph and is generally
active in civic affairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
Wife Beaters Hold
Reunion in Court
Five Men Explain How it Happened
Before Police Judge Bryce
Crawford.

Easter festivities and wife beating filled
the docket in police court Monday morning
From A. H. Sinholm. 1918 Blonde street,
the court accepted the extenuating circum-
stances that Mrs. sinholm weighed 100
pounds as against the 100 avoridupois of
her husband.
G. M. TullIs who was charged with as
saultinE Anna Bishop at 22Os Harvey street.
was awarded fifteen days besides a bat
tered eve which he wore as token of the
prowess OF Miss Bishop.
Judge Crawford, moved by the plea of
Mrs Bolz and son. discharged John BoIx
OF 1874 South Fourth street Bolz had at
tackled his aged wife and driven her from
home Saturday night
Charles Porter. who said he was a teie-
graph operator, was discharged ON the
charge of wife beating because his wife
failed to appear against him.
In. consideration of the fact that Frank
Kochar, 402 Woolworth avenue, was still
in the mood OF self-destruction. the court
permitted him to so on condition that he
would in future refrain from abusing his
mother.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
One Easter Hat Fails
to Do It's Full Service
Mrs. D. H. Burke Of Central City
Loses Headdress Because Of
Locomotive Spark.

CENTRAL CITY. Neb.. April 17.-Cspe-
cial when Mrs. ID. II. Burke. the wife Of
a wealthy farmer living west OF the city.
was driving home Saturday afternoon she
met with a most peculiar mishap. She was
wearing fine new Easter bonnet, which
she had Just bought in town. and in come
manner the sparks from a passing locomo-
tive lodged in the elaborate trimmings and
set them on fire
She did not notice what was happening to
her headgear until the train had passed.
and her little daughter, who was riding
with her, screamed out in alarm at her
mothers blazing head dress Mrs. Burke
had difficulty in removing the hat from
her head, as II was stayed by several
strong hat pins. and she was somewhat
burned in the operation.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
Min. and nenthn.

Births-Roy and Nellie. Adams, 96O4 Burt.
boy AXe and Esther Erickson. 3S24 North
Twenty fourth street, boy, Henry and i.
Han Hin, 1921 North Twenty second street
boy; j. F. and Anna haspar, Nv s,Oat D..
Eighth street, girl; MANS and Gertrude
Meyers s57 North Twenty-fifth avenue
boy; Ed. and NJ. Mulick. 27l4 Burt street
boys Carl and Agnes Rose, 1908 Woolworth
avenue, boy; v and Marie Nudera. 20ls
Martha street, girl; Edwin and Laura
WOlfson. Fifteenth street and Fowler
avenue. girl; Gaspar and Maria Harsnzogo.
sos North Thtrty-fourth street, boy.
Deaths-Frank Guttenau, 1 year, Forty
second and Jackson streets; Isabelle {
Bolshaw. Sc years, 1913 Cunning street; J.
w. Douglas, 60 years, Thirty-fourth and
Meredith avenue; Andrew Ewing, 2 years
iliS Davenport street: Harold +. Jones
years. 500 South Twenty-eighth street
Harold Myers. l year. $50 Camden avenue
Harry J.. Pulls 10 years. 2022 North Eight
zenith street; John ]. Powers. 70 years
Omaha General hospital; Thomas Sweeps
ton, IS years, 1915 Lake street.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
SCHOOL CLOSED BY SMALLPOX
Children Are All sent Home, with In.
structiOns 30 he Vaccinated-
school A. FumiSated.

The Csss public school building. located
at Fifteenth and Case, was ordered fumi-
gated by the health commissioner Monday
morning and all children attending the
school were sent home with instructions
a&ot TO return until they had been vacci-
mated These drastic orders were oooa-
stoned by Herman Fisher. who appeared
at the school Monday morning with a we'll
defined case OF smallpox. Fisher, a L.
year-old lad. who lives with his parents at
1911 Chicago street. complained TO his
teacher of being III. An examination
brought forth a diagnosis of smallpox
which was verified by the health depart
ment.
-Four hundred children who attend the
school were sent home Immediately. Those
that have been vaccinated and can show a
well-denned scar or produce a PHYSICIANS
certificate that they have been vsccinated
will not have to abide by the order of DR..
Cornell 8
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
JUAREZ READY FOR A FIGHT
Even the Cemetery Has Been In
trenched by Federal Troops.
NAVARRO WILL DEFEND THE CITY
Gives No Assurance 60 Citisens who
Ask that Battle, ~ Any, he
Fought on Outskirts of
Town.
Prom = staff CorrespondentN

tfrom = starr correspondent
CIUDAD JAUAREz. Mexico. April IT,
Especial Correspondence)-Even the campo
santo," the cemetery here, Is not sacred
when military matters are to be considered.
A force OF men were at work today digging
entertainments on both sides Of the burial
ground for the use Of outposts. This is one
half mile south Of Juarez on an open fiat
commanding the approach to the town
from the south. The hill southwest Of the
town is also being prepared for the artil-
lery now in the city
With much excitement the federal troops
are preparing for the expected visit OF
Maderos main force. Again the question,
"When?' IL asked on every side and there
is no answer. In insurrecto quarters in
Ell Paso no attack upon Juarez IL antici-
pated until Oiinags, now surrounded, falls
when the insurrectos expect to have plenty
of ammunition, three field guns. one rapid
fire gun, including the MeGinty cannon
stolen some weeks ago from City Hall park
in El Paso.
NavarrO's Plan for FtEht.
An organization which corresponds to the
chamber of commerce or the commercial
club in most cities, visited General Navarro
in body today and requested that upon
the approach of the insuTrectos that he
give battle outside or at least on the out
skirts Of the city. The stern soldier Of the
old school listened to the plea and then
declared that he would defend the city In
the city, and that IL the city were blown ia
pieces everyone would have TO take the
same chance
brilliant dash of $50 miles across coun.
try by General Rsbago and his cavalry,
now at Chihuahua. to relieve Juarez is
reported on the streets. Military author
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
Mullen Will Take
Berryman'S Place
on the Park Board
Physician is Mayors Choice to Fill
Vacancy Occurring on the
First of May.

Vacancy in the park board caused by the
expiration OF the term Of Ed P. Bergman,
will be filled by the appointment of DR..
T. r. Mullen.
The appointment will be made by Mayor
Dahlman, to be effective May 1. Mr..
Bergman is now in a helpless condition
from paralysis His illness and the con-
tinued absence of other members has de-
layed the work of the board
DR.. Mullen lives at 1924 Pinkney street.
He was democratic candidate for the Board
Of Education two years ago, He has in
his activities expressed special interest
in the park system of the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18

tiles declare they know nothing OF such =
move General RabaEo n the man who
came to the relief OF this city when Cen
erai OrozcO was besieginG the town. when
he made his former forced march he was
at Casas GEsndes. where the insurrectos
are now gathered IN strength.
United States army officers in command
OF the two bridges to the Mexican side
profess to know that Madero's command Is
loading at Casas Grandes, presumably to
move on this city. Arrangements are being
made to strengthen the patrol on the border
should this report prove to be true. II is
asserted that everything possible will be
done to prevent violations Of the neutrality
laws along the border opposite Juarez.
RumOrs from TorreOn.
For the first time since the insurrecto
outbreak in Mexico the Mexican Interna-
tional between Torreon and Eagle pass,
IL being interfered with. The FIRST trouble
occurred at Bola, north Of Torreon. yes
terday, when a band Of rebels which had
been operating in that section tore up the
rails Of the track and ditched a freight
train. Several people were injured among
the crew.
News has Just been received of the burn
Jaral. This will leave the small Hlpoito
branch the only outlet for mail and passen-
gers to the United States from this part
Of the country.
Members Of Triana's band. which held UP
passenger train at Pasaje yesterday.
after fighting at Velsrdens for twenty
four hours, succeeded in getting the COM
bination OF the time lock safe Of the ex-
press company and made away with 81. 100
In cash.
A story from Torreon, sensational II true,
is to the effect that zoo rebels have been
dispatched by Moya to intercept the troop
train which left Torreon yesterday after
noon bound for Zacatecas. This train con-
tanned an armored car and $50 men Of the
Eleventh cavalry. The story is current
that the rebels lifted a rail at the curve on
the top of the mountain at El Bote, five
klometers north Of Zacstecas, and that the
whole train was ditched and left to the
mercy of the rebels, whose camp fires were
visible all during the night
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
RuiIdInE Prrmits.

J. y. Elkins. i6sS EInmet street frame
garage. $50; ByroB- Reed company. 2756
Dodge street frame dwelling. $500: Byron
street, frame dwelling, $500; George
Forgan, 1504 south Twenty NTH avenue,
frame dweihnE $500 JAMES b. Gale
frame dwelling 5000: T, r. Rateh-
ford CAS- North Twenty seventh street
frame dwelling s. 500. Or, J. w, Novak, 9is
William street, frame barn 500. Albert
ll4anSon. 26le Cheese, frame dwelling.
K20O: Or. James p, Slater, 1872 Laird street
frame dwelling $3.50; Or James r. Slater.
1874 Laird street frame dwelling. 0.600;
pr James r. slater. 1916 Laird street.
frame dwelling. $3.50; Barker company,
l0s-l5-l1 Fauam street automatic sprink-
Ter system. 81 900, Paul Horbach, Sixteenth
and Sprague. repairs. S50, Royal French
Cleaners. e4i5 Lake street, brick building
ZOO
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
BURIAL OF DENMAN THOMPSON

WEST swANsDY. N. H.. April r.-Den-
man Thompson, the venerable actor
creator and portrayer Of that homely New
England character Uncle Joshua Whit
comb" which he endeared to theater goers
all over the country. was buried today with
simply ceremonies in the little cemetery
across the road from his home.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
D0ANE COLLEGE CLUB
WILL BE FORMED HERE
Omaha 0radn@teS PlAn-Alumni Organ
1AatiOn--Putman IL Head of
MOve1aents

Plane are under way for the formation
~ Doans College club In Omaha There
Are marc than fffty Of the alumni and
FORMER students OF that institution in the
city. Letters have been sent out and If
enough intsrsSe in the matter Is mani
Tested something definite in the line OF a
gathering win be arranged for.
T. O. Putnam Of the Bemis Bag COM
pany "a at the head Of the movement
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
SIXTH CAVALRY WILL GO
THROUGH OMAHA TO BORDER
Regiment from Des noanes Departs
Wednesday for Stations ON
ArtSSna Eronfier. SIS,

Colonel C. M. oConnor in command Of
the 7SO men Of the Sixth cavalry. win pass
through Omaha "Wednesday on the way
from Fort Des Moines to the Mexican
border. The regiment IL travelling on q
special train over the Rock Island. carry
ing their horses and camping outfits. and
fully prepared Tor war.
Douglas, Nogales and Hpachuoa. all Arr
roma posts. wtlI each receive Ons-third Of
the sixth.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
MAY DELAY WATER BONDS
Barlow Says that an Election May
Not Be Necessary.
BOARD WILL CONFESS JUDGMENT
VIII Await Answer of Omaha water
Company in Reply to the Propo-
sition sent Up Last
/ Saturday.

Because details for the Improvement of
the Omaha water plant have not been
worked out to The satisfaction OF the
Water board the citizens Of Omaha prob
ably will not be asked to vote bonds to
take over the plant and make necessary
improvements on May 10.
: This statement was made by Milton T.
Barlow, president OF the Water board.
Monday morning.
Il do not think II will be possible to com
plete the plans so the question can be
submitted to the people on May 10. as pro-
vided in resolution passed by the Water
board recently" said Mr.. Barlow.
I'VE are awaiting a reply to the com
munication we sent to the water com
pany Saturday offering to take over the
plant and pay the appraisement price and
deposit sufficient funds to cover the out
come Of the pending litigation over interest
Also for the water company to lay the
Florence main from funds accruing from
hydrant rentals, on which we propose to
confess judgment
we have made the water company a fair
proposition and l can see no reason why
s1t should not be accepted"
What will you do in the event that the
water company refuses to accept your
terms" Mr.. Barlow was asked,
Il never cross bridge until it is reached.
AS soon as we receive reply from the
water company we will formulate plans
to meet the conditions" replied Mr. Bar
low.
Referred to woodbury..
Stockton Hetb. treasurer of the water
company, stated Monday morning that the
Water boards offer had been referred to
Theodore O. Woodbury., president Of the
company. who Is in New York.
Until We hear from him we will have
no statements to make regarding the &C
ceptanes OF the Offer said Mr.. Heth
The impression around the office is that
Mr.. Woodbury. does not favor the scheme
as outlined by the Water board. He stated
while he was here that he would not &C
cept = partial payment on the plant and
Me evidently oonstrues the offer in this
hight b,
i do not know whether the money COM
ing from the shydrant rentals will be suf-
ficient to lay the F1orsnce main. The Water
board wants Il constructed under the SUI
pervision OF It's engineer and until we get
the details, Il win be Impossible to state
what the cost will b.
The city owes the water company about
S2SO.OOo which Includes interest and this ia
the amount that the water board wants
used for making the l1npreysmentA
When Mr.. WOodbury was IN Omaha he
stated that Il would cast about 100000 to
x>lay the Florence main IL Vteei pipe was
used and about s4SNoOe n cast iron pipe il
laid" t<A ".tt
The Water board WIN hold a meeting
Tuesday afternoon to consider Engineer
Laird's report ~
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
Open Season for the
Speeders of Autos
Flying Squadron of the Police is Put
Out to Stop Violators of
Speed Law.

Open season for auto speeders on the
Farnam street course was declared by the
police department Monday.
A squad of speeding MOTORCYCLES officers
will pursue and run to earth the violators
of the speed ordinances.
H. F. Wurz, automobile salesman, was
captured while RUNNING at a speed of be-
tween thirtyfive and forty miles an hour
on West Farnam street Monday afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
SCALES SHORT, PROSECUTION
WeIGhmHster Made Defendant After
Series of Warnings by City
Inspector,

Prosecution has been instituted against
William Bohel, operator Of scales at Tenth
and Howard streets for shortweights.
For the fifth time John Grant PegE
Inspector Of weights and measures found
the scales to be sixteen pounds light on
ta'e ton. He has taken action after re-
ypested warnings.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-18
- - - CURES
0.ooo. BLOOD POISON

Contagious Blood Poison usually begins with tiny Pmple
symptoms begin to make their unwecome The mouth and
throat ucerate itching Te the body the
brown spoch the limbs So highly contagious the dis
poison While curing noushng
the blood
that every portion the
perfectly that there Of the old
drives the completely out by purifying the blood which
the disease
and any medical advice desire drug
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co, ATLANTA GA.