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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-10-25
CHAPTER XIII.
The JUDGE Extends His Credit.

The Judge ENtends MS O'euTt.
That afternoon Judge Price walked
out 10 Belle Plain Solomon Mahany
had known that this was civility
Betty Malroy could by no means
escape. He had been conscious or
the Judges purpose from the moment
II existed In the germ state. ana ne
hsd striven to divert him, but his
striving had been In vain, for though
the Judge valued Mr.. Mahaffy because
of certain sterling qualities which he
professed to discern beneath the hard
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-10-25
Keep Journalism Clean, Cries the
Grand Old Man Of the American Press
Col H.nr, Aauer~on In the Louisville courier-Journal

further than the French novel" and
reach the level of actual obscenity
but if they did they should be read
a lesson.
And no matter whether they did or
not, numerous newspapers exploited
Beulah Binford in a manner that re-
fiected no credit upon Journalism and
put their publishers upon plane
with the procuress who figured in
the case as the Binford girls hostess
and friend.
There is no news that cannot be
reported without offense. The edi-
tor who is conscientious and compe-
tent can biue-pencii 5til Objectionable
matter in the vilest case that comes
into court and leave the essential
news uncut, This is done In many
local rooms II ought TO be the rule
in all OF them.
The law should see TO II that 1t is
Buyers of newspapers and persons
who come into contact with newspa-
peTs are entitled to such protection
There is no interference with the
freedom of the press when newspa-
pers are forbidden TO send obscene
matter through the mails.
Two thousand cases OF peaches were
recently sent from the State of Wash
iugton in 10 days TO London, the nrst
time on record. Hitherto the pest
peaches from Ontario have been solo
in London for AS cents each.
Eternity seems a long ume-eNcept
u a couple OF women engaged In say
ing cOod-by.
A change in fashion separates man
from his spare change.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-10-25
Help SAVE THIS BOYS LIFE
George W. DOnaghey,

1on George W. Donaghsy
undersigned respectfully petition you to commute the
nn imposed Earl Ght the Arkansas boy condemned
We appeal to YOU for Communication degree Of
k fullest consideration his moral and IN
1nectua development and his immatu1ty
revolt the idea of society attempting 10
medy unexplained hness mpeuous youth
allow this ng boy be extermnated thereby en-
coursgng and making impossible Tor society
m why such crimes committed and to discover ana Apply
fundamental cures j.
would blot the of your state and upon the name OIL
xmerica Earl Gichrst to be hanged
We earnestly appeal you to prevent this impending tragedy
Address
q. Address
Address
(cu out paste sheet paper circulate it among your
friends bring the office of The Times which Will
q transmit it to Gov Donaghey)
Were nghbOr come your you along
With him help l5earod boy saying he had received
eo authority proper do the thing we don't believe
you would hurry grab hat and go along
We don't believe would consider yourself hatered
By your neghbor's opinion of your sense OF humanity
We don't believe would be guilty oil suh hng ana we e
would make difference with position the color OF the
15yearold boys skin happened to he black ~. ,n.. =,
aod Earl Glchrs skin black because the
akin of his mother is black
put him DEATH by putting rop
You wouldn't want to help hang Gchst and don't believe
you be put down cOuntenancing this legal killing
You WILL counenance American citizen. unless
YOU let governor this know that opposed
that your the Arkansas citizen OF
Detroit Michigan doesn't look with favor the robbg
cradles to satisfy the galOws
The Times you all about Earl Gilchrists case
the fight that came up as nights
come up every Detroit where boys conggated
showed Earl to be most desperate character
He had school number c times for thing
SHALL WE LET HIM BE PUT TO DEATH FOR THAT?
He belonged to they called the "Ninthst" gang
would together and throw stones
sf Orght a spanking to suffice for that
st MD YOU AS A MAN, EVER THROW STONES AS A B0Y9
Well wager the governor of Arkansas did
unless he his to free this boy from
The grave going bring shame and disgrace upon the
of his state
OF course the state Of Arkansas dispose OF the
case of Earl Glchrist is to kill the boy.
The shedding the easiest out Of such
dimculties -
They used to hang stealing sheep killing rabbits
less trouble than lock them
taking little trouble with the sheep thieves nowadays
AT don't hang them any more
the place where willing to take
tropbe the kill him and call the closed
RJT rs THE CASE CLOSED HAS SOCIETY DONE IT'S DUTY TO
ITSELF AND TO THE CULPRIT HAS HUSTLED HIM OUT
OF THE WORLD
We've been exacing blood for thousands of yet the
shedding Of blood goes
- Let's not kill this boy Gichrst help it.
And probably CAN help it.
you the petition Gov Donashey Of Arkansas printed ABOVE
you will be doing part
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-10-25

A change in fashion separates man
from his spare change.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04
CITY ORDINANCES PASSED
New Regulations Governing Use Of
City Park Go Into Eject.

|
AT the regular meeting of the city
council held last Monday night, it
was decided to abandon the contem-
plated improvements on Mill street
east from Jefferson III is the inten-
tlon to make about the same amount
OF improvements on some other street,
put it has not been decided where.
An ordinance was passed prohibit
ing trespasslng on those portions Of
the city streets in process Of Improves
ment
The ordinance governing the new
regulations Of the city park was pass
ed, and henceforth ''it shall sbe unlaw-
iul for any person or persons to en-
gage in amy noisy. boisterous or inde-
cent conduct, or to use any Of the
benches or platforms for the purpose
Of playing any game or games in the
city park.
IT shall be unlawful for any per-
son or persons to throw any trash,
rubbish or paper on the ground in
the city park, or to start any fire in
said park.
Any person violating any of the
provisions of this ordinance shall, up
on conviction thereof in the police
court, be deemed guilty of a misde-
meanor, and shall be fined in sum
not less than IS nor more than $25.
or be imprisoned in the city jail not to
exceed 10 days"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04
PLEDGE MONEY FOR CHURCH
Christian Denomination Raises $4,000
Toward New Building Here.


large number Of people We're
present at the farewell reception Civ
en- at the Tabernacle Monday evening
in compliment to Evangelist Olson
and the Moss family, who have been
conducting revival services there. Re
freshments were served and numer-
GUS speeches were made. The evan
gelists will attend the International
Convention of Christian Churches, to
be held this week in Portland.
Before the reception had progressed
far, it was turned into a rousing
booster meeting for new church,
and in short time $4,000 was pledg-
ed toward the cost of new and
much needed church, to be erected on
the corner of Jefferson and Clay
streets. Plans for the structure
have already been drawn. A board
meeting is to be held in the Taberna-
Gle next Monday evening and it is
hoped then to complete the necessary
arrangements to allow the actual con-
struction work to begin on the follow
ing morning. The new church as now
planned will have about rs rooms.
The auditorium will seat at least 700
people, and an effort will be made to
complete it ready for use by the first
of November.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04
sneak Thieves Here.

During the past few weeks the
usual orderly and law-abiding peace
fulness of the city has been broken
into by the presence Of several sneak
thieves who have drifted in Temporal
rily. As a result, a watch was stolen
from a vest hanging in the rear of
the Bon Marche confectionery on
Main street, and another watch was
taken from the clothing of work.
man employed on tin Williams build
ing. No clew has been obtainable in
either case. A number of bicycles
have also been stolen from various
parts Of town. but none Of them has
been recovered.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04
< SCHOOL STATISTICS FRANK WILLIAMS IS DEAD
,,us Figures Cleaned From Annual
snort of superintendent Seymour.

unerlntendent II, c. Seymour, oi
N County, was the first superln.
8.1ent of the state to file the annual
&nty report in the office of the de-
,ment of education at Salem
&ore other things the document
In the following statistics of the
oils of Polk County for the year
Ming June II:
8otaT number OF pupils on register
hale 1549, female 2426, total 2975.,
kumBer of teachers employed
IA 95, female 112, total 137..
Number of eighth grade diplomas
Aed--male SO, female 80, total 176.
average daily attendance, 2,683.40.
humber of districts, 60.
Number school houses, 76.
Humber built during year, Q.
Humber legal voters, 2,291.
library books purchased during the
II, $685..
|otaI number of library books.
I5.
lumber of private schools, 2.
secelpts, $193,340.36.
bsbursements, $179,02S.19.
lash on hand $14,312.17.
Estimated value of school houses
grounds, $2O3,25O.O0.
Estimated value of furniture, etc,
|2SOOO.
|yerage monthly salary of male
lhers, $71.21.
|verage monthly salary of female
hers $4,000
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04
Summons.

In the Circuit Court of the State of
Oregon for Polk County, Depart
ment No 2.
John r. Robbins, Josephine Rob-
bins, G. II. Robbins, Louie Robbins,
Mary c. Dennis. Oliver r. Dennis
Olive A. Farley, John M. Farley, Ella
Kraber, and William III. Kraber,
plaintiffs, VS.. Carrie e. Slxipton, Will
liam l.. Skipton, Ralph r.. Casey, Lo-
raine Casey, Otto G. Muhlig individ-
ually and as guardian of the persons
and estates of Lorraine Maud Muhlig,
Ruth Muhlig, Edward Herman Muhlig,
minors, Lorraine Maud Muhlig, Ruth
Muhlig, Edward Herman Muhlig,
William Tatom, Nellie Tatom, Georgia
Walker, S. b. Walker, May Campbell,
Herbert Campbell, Sarah Catherine
Hartrum, formerly Elliott, G. w
Hartrum, Fred Tatom, Lillian Tatom,
Thomas Tatom, May Tatom, Mark
Tatom, Mary A. Tatom, /. N. Woods,
Eva Woods. Edwin Jacobson, Media l.
Jacobson, William Ross Ellis, Minnie
Ellis, Bertha Tennis, Curtis 0. Tennis,
Cora Ellis Miser and Haver l.. Miser,
defendants. No. 1908.
To Ralph r. Casey, Lorraine Casey,
Ruth Muhlig, Edward Herman Muhlig,
Sarah Catherine Hartrum, formerly
Elliott, @. w. Hartrum, Fred Tatom,
Lillian, Tatom, Thomas %atom, May
Tatom. Mark Tatom, Mary A. Tatom,
Cora Ellis Miser, and Haver l.. Miser,
defendants above named:
In the name of the State of Oregon:
You are required to appear and an
swer the amended complaint filed
against you in the above entitled
Court and suit within six weeks from
the date of the first publication of
this summons, to-wit, on or before
the 5th day of July, 1911, and IL you
fail so to answer, for want thereof the
plaintiffs will apply to said Court and
take a decree against you for the re-
lief demanded and prayed for In said
amended complaint, viz:
1. For a sale of that parcel of land
described as Lot No. in Block No.
3 In the Gem Addition to the Town of
Dallas, i'm the County of Polk and
State of Oregon, now held by the
plaintiffs and defendants as tenants In
common. and division and distrlbu-
ton of the proceeds of sale between
the parties to this suit according to
their respective rights.
2. That the general costs of this
suit together with fees of referees and
other disbursements shall be paid out
Of the proceeds of such sale.
8. That the plaintiffs may have
such other and further relief as to the
Court may seem equitable.
This summons. by order OF the Hon
orable Ed +. Coad, County Judge OF
Polk County, Oregon, made at Cham
bers in the City OF Dallas, on the 22d
day of May. 1911, is served upon you
by the publication thereof for a period
Of six consecutive weeks Immediately
prior to the 5th day OF July. 1911. In
the Polk County Observer. a news
paper of general circulation published
at Dallas. in said County of Polk. The
date OF the first publication Of this
summons is May %, 1911.
OSCAR HAYTER.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04
Widow Was Formerly Mrs. Edwin
Caldwell, of This City.

fridays Oregonian contains no.
tice of the death of Frank Williams
a prominent resident of Portland al
the age of ~ years. Mr. Williams
is survived by his wife, who was for
merly Mrs. Edwin Caldwell, of this
city. or his death, which occurred
early Thursday morning, the Oregon
ian says:
Frank Williams died at his home.
49O4 Firland avenue, early yesterday.
He was 72 years of age.
Mr.. Williams came to Oregon 25
years ago and had been prominent in
commercial and political life His eff
forts aided in the passage of the initi-
atiVe and referendum law in the state
Legislature. He was Populist when
the Populists We're strong in Oregon,
and was at one time head of their
state executive board. He was also
Identified with the Farmers Alliance.
He served as commissioner from
Oregon to the st. Louis Exposition
and the Lewis & Clark Exposition.
Following the second passing of
the Initiative and referendum bill in
state Legislature, in 1901, his health
failed on account of his efforts in the
Legislature and he was compelled to
give up work for four years. In 1906.
he again took up the real estate bust
ness and was prominent in local real
estate circles until about eight
months ago, when his health again
failed.
The funeral will be Saturday and
the burial will be at Ashland, his
home before coming to Portland. He
is survived by a widow, his second
wife, whom he married last winter.
He had no children, but adopted
three orphan girls, all of whom are
now grown"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04
4 You Read All The Ads
|1blished Tn The Observer?
!, valuable Prizes Will Be Given BY This Paper To
TWO Persons Havins The Most KNOWLEDGE
OF Dallas Business Houses.

developed advertising into 4 bps,no.,
That viii do for the merchapts i.
manufacturers what the banker AL
for the idle and unproductive dollars
q those who have Accumulated s,,r
plus wealth. And so it is. Tho nar
chant that advertises has more d.
stake than the one that does not Ia
vertise lf the merchant desires u
maintain his position as one of tha
leading In his particular line he mps,
adNertlse. The public demands n
without publicity he would dron into
the ranks of second or third rate
merchant, for persistent publicity j
necessary now-a-days to keen tbo
goods moving from the merchant,s
Look into the firms that are adver-
Using, so that you will know them
when you see the descriptive para
graphs in the Observer. Watch the
paper. Two persons are going to
win valuable prizes for the "knowl-
edge they have Of Dallas firms
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04
Premature Fireworks.

Considerable excitement and more
smoke and noise were created Mon
day evening at $3.50 by the accidental
discharge Of f. E. Kerseys stock of
Fourth of July fireworks in the Bon
Marche confectionery on Main street.
During the progress of the explosion
the ceiling, walls and show cases We're
bombarded by sky rockets, roman
candles and other powder propelled
missiles of mischief and misfortune,
until the interior resembled San Juan
Hill on the morning after. Such of
the stock as was not burned was
thrown into the street, where it was
promptly appropriated by the small
body. The damage was confined to
the stock, and amounted to about $50.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04
Notice 70 Creditors.

Notice Is hereby given that the
undersigned, Ralph Savery, has been
duly appointed by the County Court
Of the State of Oregon for Polk County
administrator OF the estate OF Joseph
II. Savery, deceased. and has qualified.
All persons having claims against
the said estate are hereby required to
present them, duly verified, with the
proper vouchers, within six months
from the date of this notice, to the
said administrator at his residence,
near the Salt Creek School House. In
said County of Polk.
Dated and first published May 16.
1911.
RALPH SAVERY,
Administrator of the estate Of Joseph
H. Savery deceased. Address:
r.. +. ID. No. l, Dallas, Oregon.
Oscar Hayter, Attorney
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04


TO r. M. Morgan and - Nor
gan, his wife, the above named de-
PENDANTS. In the name of the State
Of Oregon, you and each of you are
hereby required to appear and an
swer the complaint filed against you
in the above-entitled cause and Court,
on or before six weeks from the date
hereof, and If you fail 50 to appear
and answer for want thereof the
plaintiff will take a decree against
you as prayed for in its said COM
plant, to-wit:
That plaintiff is the owner In fee
simple of the West half of the ID. l..
G. of William S. Morgan and wife.
Notification No. 119, Claim No. Sc,
in Townwship South of Range 4
West of the Willamette Meridian, in
Polk County, oregon, and that you
and each of you be forever barred and
enjoined from claiming any right,
title or interest of, in or to the same
or any part thereof.
This summons is published for a
period of six weeks in the Polk
County Observer, by order of the
Hon. Ed #. Coad, Judge of the County
Court of Polk County, Oregon, made
at chambers this 31st day of May,
1911, and the date of first publication
is June 2, 1911, and the date Of last
publication will be July IA, 1911.
SHELLEY & EAKIN,
Attorneys for Plff.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04

obseryer is going to inaugurate
III o ,,adoe competition within the
Fknor W days A number Of Dallas
'e ,nstitutions will be brought
flnss9 foc,,s of the Observers spot
u ~ the light viii be thrown
r. ~ in such a way as TO make
'''sa oasv Of recognition to those who
~ - eDroed as to Dallas business
II will be a very effectuai
s's viii stamp on the memory
A Il" aoonle in an indelible manner
~ l,,,os : Of the firms thus treated.
.,',,o 'os win appear a series of para
aoscriptiye of the various
~ IT'D, houses and firms in Dali
,naine out their characteristics,
SAILING and exclusive features,
,,itting the Identity. Readers of
anor are invited to join in spir-
psnr,nelition to name the identity
!, arms and answer all questions
pounded ,.
4 necessity of battling for trade
IL omen markets Of the world has
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04
NOTES
COURT HOUSE
Court Items, Real Estate Transfers,
And Other News Briefly Told.
REAL ESTATE.


A.. L. Goodnough ct ux to William
]. Dixon, acres, rs, + W, $40.
Martha A. Hill to Nettie e. Bohan-
non, lot in Independence, $167.5O.
Peter Hanson ct ux to II. G. Be-
dient, 23 acres in Polk County, 81.
Isabel c. Eborall to Belinda Patee,
40 acres, s, r 8 W, $500.
NJ l.. Thompson ct al to Ray Wes-
ton, 1925 acres, t 8 s, W, $40.
C. j. Pugh ct ux to A. f. Courier ct
ux, 24.02- acres, t 8 s, r w, ST..
A. f. Courier ct al to c. ]. Pugh.
land in Falls City, $40.
Roy Fl. Campbell ct ux to G. j..
and Sarah c. Parsons, land in Inde-
pendence Fruit Farms, $2500.
j. S. Ashbaugh to Myrtle G. Govro,
lot in Dallas, 5000.
E. L. Sperry ct ux to w. w. Ullrey,
land in Dallas, $40.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04

II you are gong TO the Coast on
your Summer outing. be sure 70 in
clude "Neskowin Park"-the Old
Salem Camp Ground, at Slab Creek,
Tnlamook County lin your visit.
There is no prettier beach ana camp
ing place on the Oregon coast than
at ''lSeskowin." Improvements are
being made at this beach for the con-
venience OF campers. A large new
barn. plenty OF flrst-class pasturage
FOR your horses. plenty OF fresh veg
etables. milk. cheese and sea food.
Good fishing. nicely furnished OF un-
furnished tents. excellent hotel ac-
commodations. The camp grounds
viii be In charge Of accommodating
attendants. who viii treat you right
Come over and enjoy yourselves nt
beautiful -''.1eskowIn." For informa-
tion drop a lire 20 Roiiie W. Watson.
Neskowin. Oregon
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04

omorrow, Wednesday, July s..
ks lhe one hundredth annivers
Of Jesse Applegate, one of Ore
s most noteworthy pioneer char
irs, who lived on Salt Creek in this
nty until 1S49, when he removed
'oncalla Valley, in Douglas County,
re he made his home until his
III. He was an able man, ener-
g public spirited, and had great
lence in shaping the early affairs
oregon. He was the real founder
be reorganized provisional govern
/ adopted in tS45. and he drew
of the important laws passed by
legislative committee of that
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04

The annual school election at Cor
Wallis was forgotten BY the voters and
not q single vote was cast AS re-
suit. Dr. J. r. \. Bell viii continue
As director untn his successor il
LTD aud qualified.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04
Registration of Land Title.

In the Circuit Court Of. the State Of
oregon for Polk County.
In the matter OF the application Of
r. A. Wilson TO register the title 70
Lot No. 2, Section ~. r, 6 s., n. W.,
OF the Willamette Meridian, Polk
County, Oregon, described as follows:
Beginning at point 20 chs. South of
the Northeast corner Of Section 2 Z in
n 6 S. r. 6 W.. Will Mer. Polk
County, Oregon, and running thence
W. 1880 chs. to e. line of Isham Cox
ID. i. G. No. So. thence S. chs, to the
Northwest corner of j. r. Syron y. L..
C. No. Sc; thence E. 1880 chains with
North boundary of said Syron D, l..
G. to East line OF section 27; thence
North chs. to the place of begin
ming, containing 712 acres, more or
less.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04

Legal blanks for sale At this once.
Brown a sIbley. Attorneys Notary.
Oscar Haytsr. lawyer. Rooms and
8. UgioW Building.
n you want fine Dhotosrsphs. Cher
rington is always ready
Legal blanks for sale at this ofIos
The Farmers Pre- Relief Associa-
Ton of Buttevilie. Oregon. J. D. W1nn.
agent Buena Vista. Oregon a
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04

wish to thank all who by acts Of
kindness and words Of sympathy
sought to assist me in recovering rom
the loss which / suffered in the re-
cent fire in my home on the corner OF
jefferson and Ash streets.
MRS. SUSAN F. KINNEY.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04
bids Wanted.

Bids wanted on grading Of three
miles Of railway. For particulars see
$. p. Taylor. Chief Engineer. Salem,
Falls city & Western Railway, Dali
las. Oregon. a4u
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04

An innovation in the Gresham
uchoois Is the department Of domestic
acience. Miss Belle b. Edwards. of
Corvallis. has been elected teacher IN
nat department
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04

And then no telling what-unlc.s you
use Dr. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey. Il T.
the best. ask your neighbor-- Lcok
Tor the Bell on the Bottle sold ev-
ery-w here.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-04
All Whom 1t May Concern. Defend
ants. Application No, 32.

TO All Whom It May Concern:
Take notice. that on the 27th day
of June, A. d. 1911. an application
was filed by said I. A. Wilson, in the
Circuit Court of Polk County for in
itial registration of the title of the
land above described Now unless you
appear on or before the 29th day of
July, A. d. 1911, and show cause
why such application shall not be
granted, the same will be taken as
confessed and decree will be entered
according to the prayer Of the appli-
cation and you will be forever barred
from disputing the same.
(SEAL.) e. M. SMITH,
Clerk.
w. o. SIMS, Attorney for Applicant